Job Description:We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Global Director of Sustaining Engineering & US Sold Work to lead a critical segment of our Engineering organization. This high-impact leadership role is responsible for both Sustaining Engineering and the engineering execution of sold customer orders in the United States. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess strong technical and operational expertise across product design, lifecycle management, manufacturing support, and custom order engineering.
This role plays a dual function: ensuring long-term product integrity and continuous improvement across our global product lines, while also managing the execution of engineering for sold customer orders-from review and customization through release to production
Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Sustaining Engineering
- Lead the Sustaining Engineering team in maintaining and improving existing product lines with a focus on design robustness and manufacturing efficiency.
- Drive implementation of Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to proactively identify and mitigate design risks.
- Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to improve ease of production, reduce variability, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) best practices to support clear, consistent, and functionally appropriate part specifications.
- Lead engineering change control and lifecycle management to ensure product quality, reliability, and compliance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including VaVe, design simplification, and standardization across platforms.
- Develop and execute strategies for product modularization, commonization, and reuse to improve flexibility and lead time reduction.
- Proactively manage obsolescence risks and implement redesign strategies as needed.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve design-related production issues, driving root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
- Oversee the administration and advancement of CAD/PDM tools and ensure strong engineering documentation and traceability.
Order Fulfillment Engineering (US)
- Direct engineering execution for sold work orders, ensuring technical accuracy, manufacturability, and on-time delivery of custom product configurations.
- Lead the Engineering team responsible for reviewing and configuring designs, generating build packages, and supporting the transition to production.
- Implement efficient workflows for engineering review of sales orders, distinguishing between standard and custom configurations, and facilitating rapid and accurate design modifications.
- Ensure thorough application of DFM and GD&T principles in custom engineering work to support efficient and repeatable production.
- Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Operations to align scope, technical requirements, and resource planning.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer specifications, functional performance requirements, and internal quality standards.
- Continuously improve order fulfillment engineering processes and toolsets to reduce cycle time, improve first-pass yield, and enhance customer satisfaction.
People & Culture
- Lead and develop a global team of sustaining engineers with an emphasis on technical excellence, responsiveness, and collaboration.
- Model Barry-Wehmiller's people-centric leadership philosophy-prioritizing care, trust, and respect while driving results.
- Mentor and coach engineers to strengthen technical depth and problem-solving capability.
- Foster a culture of proactive support, innovation, and continuous improvement.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
- 10+ years of engineering experience in product development, sustaining, or order fulfillment engineering within an industrial or capital equipment environment.
- 5+ years of experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, including both sustaining product support and order-specific execution.
- Proficiency in DFMEA, DFM, and GD&T methodologies and their application in a production equipment context.
- Proven success in leading engineering change processes, VaVe initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and obsolescence planning.
- Strong familiarity with CAD and PDM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Windchill, or equivalent).
- Experience managing configurable products in complex build-to-order environments.
- Excellent leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering engineering outcomes aligned with business objectives.
- Experience working in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments preferred.
What You'll Love About Working HereAt
Barry-Wehmiller, we measure success by the way we touch the lives of people. You'll join a global team dedicated to improving both products and lives-where technical excellence and human connection come together to build a better business and a better world.
#LI-TH2At 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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