Director of Engineering

Engineering Leader

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. 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.

We're looking for a dynamic Engineering Leader to oversee a global team of 45+ talented engineers driving innovation in the corrugated board market. In this role, you'll lead the execution of new product development and the delivery of standard product solutions, using Design for Excellence and Lean Product Development principles to achieve cost, performance, and lead-time targets.

You'll champion continuous improvement, capacity planning, design change control, budgeting, and team developmentall while working closely with Sales, Operations, Field Service, Product Management, Global Engineering teams, and Senior Leadership. As a key member of the local leadership team, you'll balance people and performance in harmony, fostering a culture where both thrive.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Apply Systems Engineering and Design for Excellence to develop innovative, life-cycle-focused solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Field Service, and Operations to resolve technical challenges and build lasting customer trust.
• Champion team development and succession planning.

What You Bring

Who You Are

You're a self-motivated, persuasive, and strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced, team-based environments. You bring a blend of technical expertise, business insight, and people leadership, with the ability to inspire high performance while upholding our strong ethical standards.