Vice President, Engineering Jobs

BW Integrated Systems is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of end-of-line packaging equipment solutions and packaging automation, as well as systems integration. With seven manufacturing facilities and more than 800 team members worldwide, BW Integrated Systems is a global partner for our customers and has installations in more than 50 countries around the world. Our products and service network provide differentiated technology and technical support for manufacturing companies in a variety of global market segments, including automotive, beer and beverage, wine, spirits, container manufacturing, food, household, personal care, dairy, paper, pharmaceutical, and consumer mailing and collating. BW Integrated Systems packaging professionals have decades of application experience in robotic solutions, packaging line design, integrated solutions, palletizers and depalletizers, automated can-end and product-handling equipment, case- and tray-packing, case- and tray-forming, advanced conveyance technology and controls, unwrappers, destrappers, feeders, coolers and pasteurizers.
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.

• Define and implement design principles for equipment that is designed as a configurable product as well as custom project-based designs.
• Submit thoughtful investment analysis (aligned with step-change) for any required technology or tools that expedite our progress
• Enable a culture of creativity, collaboration, speed, innovation, and excellence while continuously evaluating the quality and caliber of our engineering organization
• Define engineering career progression plans and structure for team
• Assess the current state of engineering teams Mechanical, Electrical, Research and Development- within BW Integrated Systems multisite network of sites and functions and plan, develop, organize, implement, and execute a holistic BWIS System for Engineering
• Define optimal engineering organization structure to support growth and development while promoting global flexibility of the group
• Manage team members in project planning, priority setting, and assure operational objectives are obtained
• Build, develop, recruit, and manages the engineering team capable of carrying out initiatives

• Create and drive tools and metrics with support from Operational leadership that inform and improve our investment and performance including analysis around shared capacity, reduced engineering content and efficient team utilization (OCOS).
• Drive an environment of continuous improvement and provide organizational support and structure to lead sustainable changes within the engineering function
• Serve as the BWIS representative on the BW Product Safety Committee
• Establish consistency in key elements of our designs: HMI, Branding, Safety, Paint, Guarding

• Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective engineering and process improvement tools, processes, and behaviors across the Division.
• Provide support and assist with the change management with introduction of Products
• Review and upgrade operating policies, procedures, and standards that will ensure a common look and feel of the equipment across BWIS
• Engage with multi-functional partners and business leaders including those in operations, supply chain, sales, marketing, and the executive leadership team
• Facilitate alignment with Product Development to ensure smooth handoff of new products into our engineering team
• Drive sustained adherence for creation and control of new part number approvals and reviews
• Implement global standards for drawing format, naming conventions, part numbering and BOM structures
• Benchmark other BW and outside organizations in our space to maximize our success
• Provide leadership and management expertise for the measurement and effectiveness within the Engineering function, utilizing data and metrics to instill Engineering accountability
• Align with Packaging Platform to maximize sharing outside of BWIS
• Lead, motivate, and develop the functional team (whether direct or indirect reporting) on an ongoing basis, and provide direct feedback, counsel, and coaching to drive practices and processes and overall company performance
• Determine primary and secondary sites for key product lines and assess Engineering talent and development need to achieve multi-site manufacturing

• 10+ years in a global company leading Engineering or Operations, with experience building and leading Engineering programs; experience in capital equipment, or complex systems manufacturing is desired
• A proven-track record of driving Engineering in identifying areas or improvement across an organization, implementing corrective actions and best practices when necessary
• A technical degree in engineering or similar field is desired; the ideal candidate will have an advanced technical degree or MBA
• Demonstrated effective management (both direct and through influence) across multiple locations and work groups.

• Openness to feedback and coaching with a strong orientation towards continual learning and improvement ability to solicit, accept and provide direct feedback without defensiveness
• Process thinker
• Critical thinking and decision quality
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, honesty, and capability
• Capacity to function in a complex, global company with ease and fluidity, while driving and influencing results
• Competitive spirit and drive to win. Strong sense of initiative, internal motivation, and an unrelenting focus on results.
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, yet results-focused
• Drives results: Sets compelling goals and aggressive schedules for improvement in all facets of the function. Delivers always on commitments. Translates the technology vision and strategy into practical, actionable, and quantifiable plans, and executes flawlessly. Makes timely decisions when a quick response is required and makes tough business decisions based on the facts of the case.

• Typically sits, grasps items and performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer
• Travel by air or car – 30%
• Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about occasionally
• Occasional exposure to typical machine shop physical hazards
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
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