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About Us:
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:
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.

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.

If you're ready to bring your best thinking to the table and grow in a high-impact, future-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing activities to enhance plant efficiency, safety, product quality, and cost-effectiveness. Acting as a catalyst for change, this role drives continuous improvement using Lean methodologies while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across design engineering, operations, and supply chain.
As a manufacturing engineer you should have experience of about 5-10 years in the field. And must be able to deal with the heavy machinery.
The engineer develops optimized processes, ensures standardization, supports new product development, and maintains compliance with environmental regulations, all while mentoring shop-floor teams and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Acting as a change agent, champion continuous improvement efforts in a manner that achieves buy-in from employees and facilitates effective and lasting change to improve plant safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Use continuous improvement tools, including Lean Thinking, to implement process improvements that will reduce cycle time, process variation, defects, changeover time, lead time, etc.
• Create manufacturing routing for internal make parts
• Create DXF for laser and plasma burner
• Create visual standard work for critical assembly build steps.
• Act as liaison between Design Engineering and Operations. (Engineering, Machine Shop, Assembly, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant: Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Implement Lean processes in accordance with the organization's overall vision (Standard Work, 7S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen and Pull Principles)
• Lead manufacturing process improvements; this will include but is not limited to mixed model flow lines, line-balance, error-proofing, tooling (jigs/fixtures), etc.
• Develop, document, and sustain standard work. Technical Proficiency Adept in tooling design, fixture creation, process simulations, and layout optimization. Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, PLCs, and machine programming adds significant value.
• Hands on role working closely with shop floor associates and leaders to train and mentor employees in Lean manufacturing and quality system concepts, helping them to understand, embrace, and use those skills.
• Heavy Machinery Expertise Strong capability in working with, troubleshooting, and optimizing heavy industrial machinery. This includes CNC machines, hydraulics, press tools, and automated assembly equipment. Must be comfortable in plant-floor conditions and able to interact closely with technicians and operators.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods through tool fixture design, machine tool research and design, CNC program analysis, and engineered parts manufacturability analysis.
• Analyzes and plans space requirement and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency including material handling equipment.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, and related costs to provide information for costing new products and special projects to assist in management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Responsible for company compliance to all federal and state environmental regulations.
• Assists engineering in the development of new products.

Requirements and Experience:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and vendors.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The incumbent will typically work in a well-lit, air-conditioned office environment with a normal temperature range. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Required to spend time in the manufacturing area depending on project. This job description is not intended to be an all-encompassing statement of duties and responsibilities.

Education and Training Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma with good hands-on experience.
• Professional Experience 5–10 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, with a solid track record of leading process improvements, implementing Lean principles, and collaborating across departments.
• Leadership & Mentorship proven ability to train shop-floor teams, lead kaizen initiatives, and act as a change agent in fast-paced production settings.
• Excellent communication skills. Preferably working related to US standard companies would be added advantage.

Travel:

• Occasional domestic and/or global travel required for this position up to 20%.
• Having travel visas like B1 or B2 is a plus, as they support international mobility.

What is it for you?
This role is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a global team that values people's 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

To understand more about our people-first philosophy, you may like to watch this short video by our CEO,

Mr. Bob Chapman
, on
Truly Human Leadership
:  Watch the video

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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