Senior Mechanical Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Converting, part of the Barry-Wehmiller family, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer IV for the Paper Converting Machine Company in Green Bay, WI. You will design, analyze, test, and modify machines and components to meet manufacturing and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include developing new functions, producing detailed CAD designs, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable operation and cost‑effective performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Eight+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering required.
• 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 CAD reports.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional teams to implement procedures and resolve issues.

Skills

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

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 upscale 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

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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.

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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