Barry-Wehmiller

About Us:

BW Flexible Systems is a global manufacturer of packaging systems that fill and bag thousands of food and non-food products. Our packaging systems are designed and manufactured to maximize the efficiency and lifetime value of our customers’ packaging lines. Our range of machinery includes form-fill-seal, feeding, bag filling and sealing, pouch-making equipment, flow-wrap, reclosable packaging solutions, palletizing, stretch-wrapping and more.

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:

The Mechanical Engineer develops new, advanced, and updated mechanical systems for vertical and horizontal form/fill/seal packaging machinery and product feed systems. The Mechanical Engineer encourages others to discover, develop, and apply their talents enabling them to reach their full potential and actively engages in our Lean journey by building and acting on continuous improvement and development opportunities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design responsibility for individual components to complete integrated machine systems.
• Partner with customers and sales executives, other mechanical and electrical design engineers, manufacturing personnel, and customer service technicians.
• Research and prepare specifications
• Develop and test prototypes
• Process documentation
• Train other engineers and technicians
• Project reporting, tracking, and organization
• Lead, facilitate, and manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Other responsibilities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university
• 6+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience in materials, component selection, and general machine shop processes.
• Experience with increasingly complex machine and/or system design using state of the art CAD and analysis tools (SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Periodic travel required, less than 20%.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Product development experience.
• Packaging industry experience.
• Experience designing, manufacturing, building, and testing.
• Experience with power transmission, pneumatics, and complex mechanical design.
• Knowledge and experience with engineering bills of material structure organization and usage.

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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.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Flexible Systems