BW Converting · 1 day ago
Director of Sustaining Engineering
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services in the packaging machinery industry. They are seeking a Director of Sustaining Engineering to lead and improve existing product lines while managing engineering execution for sold customer orders.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience working in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing environments
Company
BW Converting
From paper to plastic, ink to textile products, to packaging, BW Converting changes things for the better.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Karen Elsner, CMA, MBA
EVP & CFO at Barry Wehmiller Converting Solutions
Tara Jagler
Global People Business Partner
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