Leader, Engineering Operations

Manage and develop engineers, building technical depth and leadership capacity within the team.

Provide clear expectations, coaching, and performance feedback to drive accountability and engagement.

Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.

Support career progression and create pathways for talent mobility across engineering functions.

Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to align engineering execution with manufacturing readiness and cost goals.

Ensure compliance and reliability requirements are addressed in engineering design and execution.

Collaborate with Engineering Excellence to apply standards and provide feedback for improvement.

Engage with Applications Engineering, Automation & Integration, and Innovation Engineering to clarify scope and enable smooth handoffs into execution.

Identify inefficiencies in workflows and drive local improvements to increase velocity and reduce errors.

Champion adoption of digital tools, engineering automation, and best practices that improve execution reliability.

Share lessons learned and contribute to building repeatable processes across the broader engineering organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.

5+ years in engineering roles, with at least 2 years in supervisory or team lead/principal capacity.

Proven track record of leading engineering teams to deliver reliably against customer orders and project requirements.

Experience applying enterprise engineering standards and working across functions in a matrixed environment.

Proficiency with engineering tools, systems, and project-tracking methods.

Flexibility to take on evolving responsibilities in response to business needs and priorities.

Ability to perform work in an engineering office and manufacturing environment.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate a computer and engineering tools.

Ability to occasionally lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally.

Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and electrical systems in a safe manner, following all PPE and safety requirements.

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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. ​