Engineer- Mechanical

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to world-class learning programs

Leadership development opportunities

Mentorship from industry experts

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. seeks a Mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer in Chennai, India. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in machine design, particularly in industrial equipment. Responsibilities include project management, engineering modeling, and technical documentation. Proficiency in UG NX and familiarity with CAD processes is essential. The role offers opportunities for global exposure and career development in a people-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in mechanical design and machine design.
• Experience with CAD software, especially UG NX.
• Ability to perform design calculations and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work for design projects.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and models.
• Manage project costs, schedules, and performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

CAD modeling

Design calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

UG NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

PDM/PLM software

Job description

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:****Join Us. Build a Better World Through Business.**At Barry-Wehmiller Companies, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, we are a global leader in manufacturing technology and services. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 80 companies, serving industries such as packaging, paper converting, sheeting, corrugating, engineering, and IT consulting. In 2016, we ranked No. 10 on the *St. Louis Business Journal* list of the city’s Top 150 Privately Held Companies.What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the well-being and growth of every individual. We measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.In India, Barry-Wehmiller operates as a hub of innovation and collaboration through our Global Competency Center (GCC) and other strategic functions. The GCC houses centers of excellence in engineering, content management, sourcing, software development, global IT operations, and shared financial services—providing critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions worldwide.Our culture is built on:* **Ownership** – Drive features end-to-end, from design to deployment.* **Flexibility** – A friendly, results-oriented environment that respects your time.* **Empowerment** – Your ideas matter, and your work creates visible impact.* **Learning and Growth** – Tackle complex challenges alongside passionate peers, with continuous support for your development.**Career Development and Global Exposure** At Barry-Wehmiller, your growth is our priority. You’ll have access to world-class learning programs, leadership development opportunities, and mentorship from industry experts. Our global footprint means you’ll collaborate with teams across continents, gaining exposure to diverse markets, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices from around the world. Whether you aspire to deepen your technical expertise or take on leadership roles, we provide the resources and support to help you thrive.If you’re ready to bring your best thinking to a high-impact, future-focused environment—where long-term stability meets start-up agility—and be part of a company that cares deeply about people, we’d love to hear from you.**Job description**Mid-level Mechanical Design Engineer with a minimum of 6+ years of work experience in machine design to support design projects. Experience in Industrial Equipment and Machineries such as Paper / Printing machineries and discrete product machineries is required.**Essential duties and responsibilities:**· Performs, plans, and/or schedules detailed phases of the Engineering work in a portion of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope.· Performs work that involves conventional Engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.· Creates project estimates, product specifications, floor plans, and designs (including options) that meet customer-specific requirements.· Develops Engineering models and/or drawings (using company standards and tools) including Bills of Materials (BOMs). Ensures that documentation is clear, complete, accurate and compliant with appropriate company standards.· Participates in multi-discipline teams addressing specific design or process issues.· Performs continuous improvement/cost reductions on machines and options.· Performs risk assessments for specific machines and/or options.· Creates documentation needed to approve the quality of machinery/options.· Proposes and implements tools/processes to improve overall company efficiency.· Participates in R&D projects (under guidance of senior-level Engineers).· Participates in sales meetings to describe product-related issues and ongoing work.· Participates in customer meetings to discuss specific machine layouts, specifications, etc.· Manages costs, schedules, and performance on assigned projects.· Trains Customer Service, Production Engineering and customer on machine setup, operation, and maintenance.· Becomes familiar with all company safety standards.· Performs all commitments/tasks in a timely and professional manner.**Technical skills:**· Engineering basics: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Statics, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.· Metals: Material properties and selection, Min. Max. of conventional and un-conventional Manufacturing process.· Industry specific Experience:o Discrete Machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation; Material Handling, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling.· Should have worked on at least couple of engineering projects from start to finish (Scope, Specification, Idea, Concept Engineering and Cross-functional team experience.· 3D CAD modelling and detailing engineering – should be able to create 3D modeling and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T.· Experience in CAD data management using PDM / PLM software.· Adherence to CAD standards – ISO, ANSI, experience in MBD will be an added advantage.· Knowledgeable in selection of mechanical OEM parts (sprockets, belts, etc.).· Exposure to machine building, installation and commissioning will be an added advantage.**Mandatory Skills:**· Good understanding of mechanical functions and principles.· Ability to follow a prescribed engineering process.· 3D CAD software proficiency:o **UG NX (Must)** / SolidWorks (added advantage)· Familiar with AutoCad 2D.· Familiarities with Electrical / Controls / Pneumatics and hydraulics basics.· Ability to work as team· MS Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and remote desktop programs such as Teradici.· Good in design calculations / basic FEA / selection of OEM parts.· Conversant with Imperial and metric units.**Soft Skills:**· Attention to detail, Team building, Teamworking skills, with ability to work on his own· Time management, ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities· Possesses good communication skills, a positive “get-it-done” attitude, and preferably having experience with US / Europe projects and Engineers.· Ability to work independently on tasks and projects· Able to work overlapping hours with the US Pacific time zone (Morning hours - Pacific time)· Respond to and address day-to-day production tasks and projects· Successfully meet deadlines and short turn around requests· Will be responsible for design updates and sustaining engineering· The candidate will work with production engineering to release and support in process machines that have been purchased by our end customers· Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities either in US/Europe to work for periods of time.**Education and Experience:**· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering.· Minimum of six (6) years of experience.· Experience in OEM’s preferable.· Experience with machine Installation / Commissioning / Troubleshooting **Project Duration:**· Flex team member to support multiple divisions.