Sr. Director Mechanical Engineering

**Abteilung Information**:
BW Converting Solutions ist eine strategische Allianz von Ressourcen und Dienstleistungen, die die folgenden sechs Barry-Wehmiller-Unternehmen zusammenbringt: Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies und Northern Engraving and Machine. Diese Branchenführer bieten bewährte Marken und innovative Technologien im Bereich Entwicklung, Herstellung und Wartung von Hochleistungs-Verarbeitungs
- und Verpackungsmaschinen für die Gewebe-, Vliesstoff-, Hygiene-, Beutelverarbeitungs
- sowie Versand
- und Druckbranche an.

Barry-Wehmiller ist ein breitgefächerter globaler Anbieter von Lösungen für Engineering, Beratung und Fertigungstechnologien für Verpackungs-, Wellpappen
- und Papierverarbeitungsindustrien. Die Kombination eines mitarbeiterorientierten Führungsstils mit operativen Strategien und nachhaltigem Wachstum ließ Barry-Wehmiller zu einem 3 Milliarden USD Unternehmen wachsen, dessen fast 12.000 Mitarbeiter eine gemeinsame Vision haben: Building a Better World through Business.

**Jobbeschreibung**:
**About Us**
We are a leading manufacturer of high-precision production equipment, including print, bag, and mail production lines, visual inspection systems, UV and IR drying and curing devices, and corona cleaning systems. Our innovative solutions serve multiple industries with reliable, cutting-edge technology designed to increase efficiency and quality while reducing costs.

**Position Overview**
As the Senior Director of Mechanical Engineering, you will lead a talented team of 85mechanical engineers and manage 4 director-level direct reports. This strategic leadership role will drive mechanical engineering excellence across our product portfolio, ensuring design integrity, manufacturability, and continuous innovation. You will be responsible for establishing engineering standards, processes, and methodologies that enable our teams to deliver world-class solutions.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide strategic leadership for the mechanical engineering organization, aligning team goals with overall business objectives.
- Oversee engineering development across all product lines, including production equipment, inspection systems, drying/curing devices, and corona cleaning systems.
- Lead a team of 85 mechanical engineers through 4 director-level reports who manage functional areas within mechanical engineering.
- Drive innovation in mechanical design to create competitive advantages in product performance, reliability, and cost.
- Establish technical standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all engineering deliverables.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in manufacturing, electrical engineering, software development, and program management.
- Develop and implement mechanical engineering strategies that support new product development and existing product improvement.
- Manage department budget, resource allocation, and equipment/technology investments.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, creating growth opportunities and career paths.
- Partner with supply chain to optimize component selection, cost, and reliability.
- Develop Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes to streamline product updates and modifications.
- Create and implement metrics to assess engineering team performance and drive accountability.
- Develop engineering systems to consolidate global teams, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
- Improve engineering design reviews to ensure thorough evaluation and feedback on design concepts.
- Help build strong Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VaVe) practices to enhance product value and reduce costs.
- Develop personal and professional development plans for team members, focusing on succession planning and team health.
- Identify and implement strategies to improve department efficiency and effectiveness.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering with at least 8 years in leadership/leading leaders’ roles.
- Proven experience managing large engineering teams with multiple layers of management.
- Deep technical knowledge of precision mechanical systems, preferably in production equipment design.
- Experience with mechatronic systems, precision motion control, and industrial automation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), and DFA (Design for Assembly).
- Experience with 3D CAD systems, simulation tools, and engineering documentation systems.
- Knowledge of production line manufacturing, web handling, printing, fluid mechanics, and material science preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to various audiences.
- Track record of successful product development and launch in releva