{"id":1314303,"url":"https://alion.io/job/barry-wehmiller-manufacturing-engineer","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","company":{"id":2191447,"name":"Barry-Wehmiller","domain":"barrywehmiller.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/barrywehmiller","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Phillips, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":70000,"max_usd":135000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1275},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Office","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-25T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-25","last_verified_at":"2026-09-27T02:36:03Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"About Us:\nBW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.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.Job Description:\nThe Manufacturing Engineer will act as a change agent focused on driving improvements in efficiencies, quality, and cost through process improvements, technological advancements, and capital expenditures. This individual will champion and execute continuous improvement efforts in a manner that achieves buy-in from team members and facilitates effective and lasting change, using engineering and continuous improvement tools such as Tiered Visual Management Boards (SQDC Boards), A3 thinking, and root-cause corrective action.\nPOSITION LOCATION:\nThis role will be based out of Phillips, Wisconsin.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDevelop, evaluate, and improve assembly methods, using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, and quality control standards.\nDevelop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, using knowledge of tooling and production equipment capabilities, tool fixture design, CNC program analysis, engineered parts manufacturability analysis, and quality control standards.\nWork as a liaison between Design Engineering and Operations. (Engineering, Machine Shop, Assembly, Supply Chain, etc.)\nImplement lean processes in accordance with the organization’s overall vision (Standard Work, SMED, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Kaizen, Pull Principles, Cellular Layout, FIFO, etc.).\nHands-on role working closely with manufacturing team members, lean leaders, and operation leaders to train and mentor individuals in lean manufacturing and quality system concepts, helping them to understand, embrace, and use those skills.\nLead manufacturing process improvements: this will include, but is not limited to, mixed model flow lines, swim lanes, line-balancing, error-proofing, work cells, etc.\nWork with planning and design teams concerning product design, tooling, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.\nAnalyzes and plans space requirement and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency including material handling equipment.\nEstimate production times and related costs to provide information for costing of new products and special projects to assist in management decisions. \nUtilize data for financial justification of any needed CapEx and implement the project.\nWork with operations, engineering, sales, and other teams regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.\nResponsible for company compliance to all federal and state environmental regulations.\nAssists engineering in the development of new products. \nOther duties as assigned.\nPOSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:\nEducation/Experience\nBachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering is preferred plus three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. \nLean and/or Six Sigma Certified\nSkills and Abilities\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills.\nUnderstands process stability and demonstrates system thinking.\nSolid understanding of lean principles (5S, Standard Work, line balancing, VSM, etc.).\nOutstanding communication skills.\nAbility to influence and interact with all levels of the organization.\nDemonstrates high initiative and proactive thinking.\nAbility to work well in a team environment.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)\nAble to use AutoCAD or other CAD/CAM products for plant layouts, etc.\nWork Environment:\nThe Manufacturing Engineer primarily works in an indoor environment. May be exposed to shop elements and at customer sites as required.\nPosition Type:\nThis is a regular, full-time position with frequent overtime. All candidates must be willing to work overtime.\nTravel:\nSome travel is expected for this position and may require extended stays. Anticipated travel is less than 10% between BWP-WI Facilities.\nAt 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.\nBarry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. 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