Senior Team Leader - Mechanical

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Chennai is seeking a seasoned leader to drive engineering teams and projects. With a focus on mentoring and ensuring quality delivery, the role requires exceptional communication skills and a strong engineering background, including fluency in English. The ideal candidate will have experience managing diverse teams and fostering a continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of engineering experience with 5 years in leadership roles.
• Ability to lead diverse engineering teams.
• Experience with global, distributed team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple specialized engineering teams.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Project Management

Engineering Principles

English Fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

3D CAD modeling

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:****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.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 offer a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and flexibility. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, influence product decisions, and see your work through—from idea to delivery. Our teams are collaborative, agile, and outcome driven, with trust placed in every individual to make a meaningful impact.**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:**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 must.****Core Responsibilities****Team Leadership & Development*** Lead and mentor 5-8 specialized engineering teams with diverse technical focus areas* Foster team growth through coaching, performance management, and career development* Create an environment of continuous improvement and technical excellence* Attracting and retaining the required talents**Customer Relationship Management*** Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and product line engineering leaders* Actively listen to and comprehend client needs, priorities, and communication preferences* Translate ambiguous requirements into clear engineering deliverables* Present technical options and recommendations with confidence and clarity* Facilitate productive working sessions to define project scope, timelines, and resource requirements**Project Delivery Excellence*** Ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across all managed projects* Implement effective project management methodologies appropriate for each team* Proactively identify and mitigate potential delivery risks* Establish clear accountability and performance metrics for team members* Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices and delivery efficiency**Strategic Communication*** Proactively communicate with product line leaders to anticipate needs and resolve concerns* Provide transparent status updates and effectively manage expectations* Navigate complex organizational dynamics to advocate for team needs* Cultivate strong interpersonal relationships across geographical and cultural boundaries* Bridge communication gaps between onshore and offshore teams* Fluency in English essential. German or Italian will be an added advantage**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering; Master's degree preferred* 12+ years of engineering experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles* Strong understanding of engineering principles and modern development methodologies* Experience with global, distributed team management in an offshore context**Leadership & Communication*** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders* Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and adapt to evolving requirements* Superior listening and comprehension skills to understand underlying needs and priorities* Experience navigating diverse organizational cultures and working styles* Track record of successfully managing client-facing interactions and presentations**Strategic Thinking*** Demonstrated ability to understand business objectives and align technical execution* Experience translating high-level requirements into actionable technical plans* Capacity to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and morale* History of proactive problem-solving and initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement**Success Factors**The ideal candidate will demonstrate:* Emotional intelligence and adaptability to different communication styles* Ability to build trust across organizational boundaries and cultural contexts* Proactive communication habits that anticipate information needs* Calm and effective decision-making under pressure* Commitment to both team development and technical excellence**Working Conditions*** Flexible work arrangements with some overlap hours required for global team collaboration* Occasional travel will be required to meet with key stakeholders and team membersFast-paced environment requiring adaptability and excellent time management skills**Technical skills:****Engineering Basics*** Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Statics* Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance* Working knowledge of electrical and controls engineering* Materials Expertise* Metal properties and selection* Conventional and unconventional manufacturing processes – min/max conditions**Industry-Specific Experience*** Experience in one or more of the following with hydraulic and / or pneumatic systems + **Packaging machines / Special Purpose Machines** + Industrial machinery**Project Experience*** Working 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 advantage**Mandatory** **Skills – Engineering:*** Adept in 3D CAD modeling