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.
Job Description:
Senior Leader – Electrical & Software Engineering
The Senior Leader – Electrical & Software Engineering is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the activities of the Electrical and Software Engineering teams supporting BWCS’s Vision product lines. This role partners closely with engineering leadership to ensure resources are effectively allocated to support BWCS’s strategic product development initiatives.
The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration with leaders across the organization to drive alignment with overall business strategy and ensure successful execution.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard engineering staff.
- Train and develop staff.
- Manage team workload, priorities, and engineering backlogs.
- Provide timely, constructive performance evaluations.
- Administer employee discipline and terminations in accordance with company policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Partner with Product Management and Project Management to prioritize work and allocate engineering resources to meet project timelines.
- Monitor engineering team capacity and optimize time allocation, with a focus on advancing New Product Development initiatives.
- Support Project Managers by contributing to cost analysis, resource planning, and development schedules.
- Ensure alignment of team activities to meet or exceed monthly financial and operational commitments.
- Oversee project execution to ensure delivery within budget and in a cost-effective manner.
- Lead Design Reviews.
- Define and implement the strategic direction of engineering initiatives in alignment with business objectives.
- Assess team strengths and development areas; establish and execute improvement plans as needed.
- Mentor and develop early-career engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
- Provide technical expertise and support to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies, tools, and systems to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- Support engagement with design partners and vendors critical to product roadmap execution, technology development, obsolescence management, and order fulfillment.
- Establish and maintain engineering policies, standards, security practices, and development processes to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
- Partner with cross-functional teams—including manufacturing, supply chain, and field service—to support overall organizational success and customer satisfaction.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong results orientation with a sense of urgency.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Deep knowledge of electrical and software engineering principles and practices.
- Software knowledge including C, C++, C#, embedded, Windows, Linux, Git/Github
- Vision processing experience including OpenCV, TensorFlow, YOLO
- Lead multi-developer software projects leveraging AI-assisted software development
- Experience with PCB design, layout, and test; Altium preferred
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
- Continuous learning mindset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field required.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- Experience with modern leadership and team development practices.
- Proven ability to build and foster team-oriented environments.
- Knowledge of color theory is a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally.
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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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Company:
BW ConvertingSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience (recruiting, performance management, onboarding)
- Deep knowledge of electrical and software engineering principles and practices
- Proficiency in C, C++, and C#
- Embedded systems development experience
- Experience with Windows and Linux development environments
- Experience with Git/GitHub
- Vision processing experience (OpenCV, TensorFlow, YOLO)
- Experience leading multi-developer software projects, including AI-assisted development
- PCB design, layout, and test experience
- Altium experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to travel occasionally, domestically and internationally
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools
- Knowledge of color theory
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
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What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
