Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer with at least 15 years of hands-on design experience.

You will drive end-to-end mechanical design for secondary packaging and end-of-line automation projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams and delivering robust engineering drawings and specifications. Key responsibilities include defining scope, performing DFx/DFA reviews, and leading design verification and FMEA/FEA analyses, while ensuring adherence to ISO/DIN/ANSI CAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering; 15+ years of experience, last 10+ years in hands-on design, development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of work experience, working independently in design & development and support in either redesign (or) developing an existing design for a new requirement (or) developing a new design for the first time for a given requirement.
• Experience in Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment and/or discrete product machineries is required.
• Should have worked on at least couple of engineering projects from start to finish - Defining the project scope, Preparing a DOU / Specification, Ideation, Concept development, Detailed design, Design verification, Design Reviews, FMEA, FEA, DFX, engineering drawing release.

Skills

Engineering mechanics

Strength of materials

First principles design

Engineering calculations

FEA

GD&T

Stack-up analysis

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Engineering materials selection

Manufacturing processes & tolerance

OEM parts selection

Material handling machinery experience

CAD – SolidWorks

CAD – Creo

CAD – Inventor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Job description

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

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

• Lead Mechanical Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of work experience, working independently in design & development and support in either redesign (or) developing an existing design for a new requirement (or) developing a new design for the first time for a given requirement.
• Experience in Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment and/or discrete product machineries is required.
• Should have worked on at least couple of engineering projects from start to finish - Defining the project scope, Preparing a DOU / Specification, Ideation, Concept development, Detailed design, Design verification, Design Reviews, FMEA, FEA, DFX, engineering drawing release.

Technical Skills

• Engineering: Engineering Mechanics with experience in both Statics and Dynamics, Strength of Materials, Engineering design from first principles, engineering calculations for design validation, FEA, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Stack-up analysis, Hydraulics, Pneumatics
• Materials: Knowledge of engineering materials and material selection for a given requirement, Knowledge of conventional and unconventional manufacturing processes and associated tolerance.
• Parts selection: Experience in selection of OEM parts (bearings, sprockets, belts, etc.)
• Industry specific experience: Discrete machines / SPM / Machine Tool / Automation: Material Handling, Secondary Packaging machinery, End of Line automation equipment, Conveyor systems, Bulk Material handling, Industrial products
• CAD - should be able to create 3D models and associated 2D manufacturing drawings with GD&T. Adherence to CAD standards – ISO, DIN, ANSI, experience in MBD will be an added advantage. CAD tools – experience in using SolidWorks and all the modules. Experience in using more than one CAD tool will be an added advantage.

Mandatory Skills

• Product / machine design and development experience following industry best practices
• Engineering calculations, stack-up analysis, GD&T
• Good proficiency in using engineering tools/techniques such as VAVE, FMEA, FEA, DFX
• Selection of material, OEM parts
• Good understanding of Electricals & Controls used in any product / machine
• 3D CAD tool skills - SolidWorks (Must) / Creo, Inventor (added advantage)
• Project and People Management
• Problem solving skills - thinking outside the box, creative solutions for solving problemsAbility to work independently

Soft Skills

• Communication, Coordination, Decision making
• Attention to detail, Teamwork and team building skills
• Time management, Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills in English

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering with minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience, with the last 10+ years in hands-on design and development.
• Experience in OEM’s preferable, with exposure to machine installation, Commissioning and troubleshooting field issues.

Travel

• May need to travel up to 10% each year based on requirements.

Key Result Areas

• Preparing a DOU from an overview provided, estimation of efforts and schedule, presenting the DOU, seek clarifications and agree on the SOW, efforts, and schedule
• Ability to study, understand existing machine function and the required changes, and initiate technical discussion with respective product managers
• Value creation and value addition
• Delivering error free manufacturing drawings with GD&T following ISO/DIN/ANSI standards
• Project Management, Project documentation.

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. 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.

Company: Bw Corporate Gcc Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.