Senior Team Leader

About Barry Wehmiller :-Barry Wehmiller Companies is a global supplier of manufacturing technology and services based in St. Louis Missouri. Although it was founded in 1885 as a maker of machinery for the brewing industry, since 1987 Barry-Wehmiller has acquired more than 80 companies that provide equipment and services for a variety of industries: packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016 it was ranked no. 10 on the St. Louis Business Journal's list of the city's Top 150 Privately Held Companies. We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms.In India, Barry Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration, housing our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC, based in Chennai, is an Engineering Center of Excellence that supports all Barry Wehmiller divisions globally. The center focuses on areas such as design and development in mechanical, electrical, and controls engineering, software development, and additive manufacturing.What is in for you ?This role is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to be part of a global team that values people excellence, innovative solutions, and operational excellence. Barry Wehmiller provides a unique environment where you can grow your skills, work on impactful projects, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. In addition, we are deeply committed to your personal and professional growth, fostering a culture that helps you achieve your full potential.We believe in:Ownership – You’ll drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.Flexibility – A friendly, results-oriented culture that respects your time.Empowerment – Your insights are valued, and your work makes a visible difference.Learning & Growth – You’ll work on complex challenges with smart, passionate peers—and have the support to level up continually.Job Description:Responsible for developing, coaching and growing multiple teams that are embedded in the global engineering teams of various Barry-Wehmiller equipment divisions. As such must be able to understand the requirements, priorities and working norms of multiple businesses and to recruit, direct and support the growth of the offshore team members enabling these businesses’ success. Role requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, technical knowledge and the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders and consistently deliver results. Experience in packaging machinery is must.Core ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor 5-8 specialized engineering teams with diverse technical focus areasFoster team growth through coaching, performance management, and career developmentCreate an environment of continuous improvement and technical excellenceAttracting and retaining the required talentsCustomer Relationship ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and product line engineering leadersActively listen to and comprehend client needs, priorities, and communication preferencesTranslate ambiguous requirements into clear engineering deliverablesPresent technical options and recommendations with confidence and clarityFacilitate productive working sessions to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirementsProject Delivery ExcellenceEnsure consistent, high-quality delivery across all managed projectsImplement effective project management methodologies appropriate for each teamProactively identify and mitigate potential delivery risksEstablish clear accountability and performance metrics for team membersDrive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery efficiencyStrategic CommunicationProactively communicate with product line leaders to anticipate needs and resolve concernsProvide transparent status updates and effectively manage expectationsNavigate complex organizational dynamics to advocate for team needsCultivate strong interpersonal relationships across geographical and cultural boundariesBridge communication gaps between onshore and offshore teamsFluency in English essential. German or Italian will be an added advantageRequired QualificationsTechnical ExpertiseBachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering; Master's degree preferred17+ years of engineering with packaging machinery experience with at least 5 years in leadership rolesStrong understanding of engineering principles and modern development methodologiesExperience with global, distributed team management in an offshore contextLeadership & CommunicationExceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholdersProven ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt to evolving requirementsSuperior listening and comprehension skills to understand underlying needs and prioritiesExperience navigating diverse organizational cultures and working stylesTrack record of successfully managing client-facing interactions and presentationsStrategic ThinkingDemonstrated ability to understand business objectives and align technical executionExperience translating high-level requirements into actionable technical plansCapacity to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and moraleHistory of proactive problem-solving and initiative in identifying opportunities for improvementSuccess FactorsThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:Emotional intelligence and adaptability to different communication stylesAbility to build trust across organizational boundaries and cultural contextsProactive communication habits that anticipate information needsCalm and effective decision-making under pressureCommitment to both team development and technical excellenceWorking ConditionsFlexible work arrangements with some overlap hours required for global team collaborationOccasional travel will be required to meet with key stakeholders and team membersFast-paced environment requiring adaptability and excellent time management skillsTechnical skills:Engineering BasicsEngineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, StaticsGeometric Dimensioning & ToleranceWorking knowledge of electrical and controls engineeringMaterials ExpertiseMetal properties and selectionConventional and unconventional manufacturing processes – min/max conditionsIndustry-Specific ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following with hydraulic and / or pneumatic systemsPackaging machines / Special Purpose Machines Industrial machineryProject ExperienceWorking in a cross-functional team having hands-on working experience from concept to commissioning, following key engineering milestones is required. Machine building, installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting experience will be an added advantageMandatory Skills – Engineering:Adept in 3D CAD modeling and detailing with GD&T, Stack up analysis, MBD experience (advantage), Adherence to CAD standards (ISO, DIN, ANSI)Good experience in design and development followingDesign reviews, FMEA, design verification/validation using DFX Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks Simulation/ANSYS WorkbenchEngineering design calculationsKnowledge on standard raw materials, OEM parts selectionFamiliar with Electrical / Controls / Pneumatics and Hydraulics basicsExperience in using VAVE for cost optimization (certified) will be an advantage3D CAD software proficiencySolidWorks (Must) / Creo & UG NX (added advantage)Travel:May need to travel up to10% each year based on requirements.We believe our culture differentiates us from other firms. To know more about us and our people-centric culture, you may like to watch a 20 Minute video from Mr. Robert Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller. Please click on the following link to watch the Truly Human Leadership video.Barry-Wehmiller is a place where you can bring your best self to life through the work that you do — no matter the path you choose.Watch the video below to hear Barry-Wehmiller President Kyle Chapman discuss how our vast career opportunities empower our team members to choose their own journeys, no matter who they want to be click here to watch