Director of Engineering
Barry-Wehmiller
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Phillips • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
About the role
- Lead a global engineering team in developing new equipment, software, and product features for the Corrugating Product Line.
- Guide the delivery of standard product solutions for order fulfillment.
- Support the engineering needs for After Market product development and launches.
- Oversee formal design reviews, ensuring safety, code compliance, and risk assessments.
- Create and execute a continuous improvement roadmap for engineering processes.
- Establish and track engineering performance metrics such as utilization and innovation rates.
- Manage global engineering and R&D budgets; plan staffing to meet growth objectives.
- Drive visual management initiatives and utilize Lean tools to launch new products on schedule.
- Shape product direction through Market Requirements Events and Strategic Business Planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Master’s preferred); PE license a plus.
- 10+ years in design or R&D environments, with proven leadership in engineering project delivery.
- Strategic agility and the ability to drive multiple, complex initiatives simultaneously.
- Expertise in Lean manufacturing techniques, engineering process improvement, and product launch.
- Strong financial acumen with budget management experience.
- Technical depth in industrial control systems and mechanical machinery design.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Lean manufacturingengineering process improvementindustrial control systemsmechanical machinery designbudget managementproduct launchengineering performance metricsdesign reviewsrisk assessmentscontinuous improvement
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic agilityproject deliverycommunicationorganizational skillsability to drive initiativesteam managementproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineeringPE license