Mechanical Engineer IV

barrywehmiller; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Converting in Green Bay, WI seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and modify high‑performance converting machinery. You will develop concepts, produce detailed designs and BOMs, and collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure cost, safety, and performance targets are met.

The ideal candidate holds a BS Mechanical Engineering, has 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, and proficiency with SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required.
• Eight+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for new machine functions, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Create technical solutions, detailed designs, and assembly drawings.
• Interface with suppliers to clarify system functionality and technical requirements.
• Support Purchasing in evaluating technical proposals, costs, and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain product concept catalogs and specification workbooks.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, drawings, schematics, and reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional staff to implement procedures and solve malfunctions.
• Investigate equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

BSME (Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

SolidWorks

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:

Mechanical Engineer - Paper Converting Machine Company - Green Bay, WI

Under minimal supervision, the Mechanical Engineer IV performs engineering duties related to the design, development, and modification of machines, systems, and components in support of the business segment. This role applies sound engineering principles with consideration for manufacturing feasibility, cost, safety, and operational performance. Responsibilities include designing, analyzing, testing, installing, and supporting mechanically functioning equipment.

Essential Functions

• Develop concepts for new machine functions, enhancements, and upgrades.
• Create technical solutions, detailed designs, and assembly drawings.
• Interface with suppliers to clarify system functionality and technical requirements.
• Support Purchasing in evaluating technical proposals, costs, and supplier capabilities.
• Develop and maintain product concept catalogs and specification workbooks.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical guidance.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other technical data to evaluate feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements.
• Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure compliance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigate equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and recommend corrective actions to maintenance teams.
• Perform assigned work independently under minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or related technical field required.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in manufacturing in an engineering role.
• Experience in hygiene, personal care, or roll converting industries is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks with high-level functionality.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading project teams and contributing to project management activities.
• Ability to solve complex engineering problems and escalate only the most critical issues.
• Strong foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles, manufacturing processes, and machine systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as required.
• Design/alteration of moderately complex machines, sections, systems or units
• Prepare layouts using CAD tools
• Evaluation of moderately complex designs; make engineering changes
• Prepare BOM, assembly drawings/schematics using CAD for moderately complex equipment
• Assist in supporting manufacturing/assembly teams
• Support field teams with technical assistance as required
• Other duties as assigned

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. 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