Mechanical Engineer, All Levels

Company: Barry-Wehmiller

About the Role

Barry-Wehmiller Converting is seeking Mechanical Engineers at all levels for primarily onsite roles at our Green Bay facility, with onsite and hybrid opportunities also available in Waukesha.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties related to the design, development, and modification of machines, systems, and components.
• Apply sound engineering principles with consideration for manufacturing feasibility, cost, safety, and operational performance.
• Design, analyze, test, install, and support mechanically functioning equipment.
• Develop concepts for new machine functions, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Create technical solutions, detailed designs, and assembly drawings.
• Interface with suppliers to clarify system functionality and technical requirements.
• Support Purchasing in evaluating technical proposals, costs, and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain product concept catalogs and specification workbooks.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical guidance.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other technical data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure compliance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and recommend corrective actions to maintenance teams.
• Perform assigned work independently under minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Design/alteration of moderately complex machines, sections, systems or units.
• Prepare layouts using CAD tools.
• Evaluation of moderately complex designs; make engineering changes.
• Prepare BOM, assembly drawings/schematics using CAD for moderately complex equipment.
• Assist in supporting manufacturing/assembly teams.
• Support field teams with technical assistance as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient to advanced proficiency with high-level functionality in 3D CAD (SolidWorks/PDM and/or Autodesk Inventor/Vault).
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading project teams and contributing to project management activities.
• Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and machine systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related technical field required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of related experience for Mechanical Engineer I position up to a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing in an Engineering role required for Mechanical Engineer IV.
• OEM experience in machine component design is preferred.
• Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industries is a plus.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for frequent operation of a computer.
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 40 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently.
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards.
• Travel by air or car occasionally.