Senior Mechanical Engineer

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer - Paper Converting Machine Company - Green Bay, WI

Under minimal supervision, the Mechanical Engineer IV performs engineering duties related to the design, development, and modification of machines, systems, and components in support of the business segment. This role applies sound engineering principles with consideration for manufacturing feasibility, cost, safety, and operational performance. Responsibilities include designing, analyzing, testing, installing, and supporting mechanically functioning equipment.

Essential Functions

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

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related technical field required

A minimum of eight years of experience in manufacturing in an engineering role

Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industries is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks with high-level functionality

Demonstrated experience supporting or leading project teams and contributing to project management activities

Ability to solve complex engineering problems and escalate only the most critical issues

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 10% as required

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

Other duties as assigned

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Company:

BW Converting