Electrical Engineering Leader

BW Converting; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Converting, part of Barry-Wehmiller, seeks an Engineering Leader to drive a high-performing team of 8–10 electrical designers and engineers. You will ensure successful project execution, emphasizing continuous improvement, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will provide technical direction, hands-on oversight, and strategic alignment with business goals, while mentoring and developing team members to meet deadlines and budgets in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience implementing CAD tool and vault framework standardizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and project leadership for engineering models, services, and capabilities that support business goals.
• Offer hands-on technical oversight and support to team members to ensure project deadlines and budgets are met.
• Apply broad cross-functional business knowledge to generate improvements and build internal customer alignment.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological developments, sharing relevant insights with the team to enhance efficiency.
• Assess and improve engineering processes to drive productivity and quality.
• Set clear priorities aligned with stakeholder needs; coordinate cross-department efforts to maintain schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to optimize scheduling and project execution.
• Foster continuous team improvement by aligning individual capabilities and aspirations with business needs; develop action plans to close skill gaps.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to uphold high performance standards across the team.
• Engage in direct engineering work when necessary.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, toolsets, and best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Electrical CAD

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical CAD (EPLAN)

Job description

About Us

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

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 Engineering Leader will be responsible for driving a high-performing team of 8–10 electrical designers and engineers. This leader will ensure the successful execution of engineering projects in alignment with company objectives, emphasizing continuous improvement, technical excellence, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical direction and project leadership for engineering models, services, and capabilities that support business goals.
• Offer hands‑on technical oversight and support to team members to ensure project deadlines and budgets are met.
• Apply broad cross‑functional business knowledge to generate improvements and build internal customer alignment.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological developments, sharing relevant insights with the team to enhance efficiency.
• Assess and improve engineering processes to drive productivity and quality.
• Set clear priorities aligned with stakeholder needs; coordinate cross‑department efforts to maintain schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with other engineering leaders to optimize scheduling and project execution.
• Foster continuous team improvement by aligning individual capabilities and aspirations with business needs; develop action plans to close skill gaps.
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to uphold high performance standards across the team.
• Engage in direct engineering work when necessary.
• Develop and implement engineering standards, toolsets, and best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to elevate team performance through leadership and coaching.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on continuous process improvement.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Capable of thriving in fast-paced, deadline‑driven environments.
• Flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in engineering design software; Electrical CAD (e.g., EPLAN) experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5 years plus of professional engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven experience implementing CAD tool and vault framework standardizations.
• Background in custom or semi-custom OEM equipment within low‑volume, high‑capital manufacturing environments.

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 Converting