Engineering Leader Jobs in Wisconsin
Engineering Leader jobs in Wisconsin are in consistent demand, with the strongest concentration in advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and medical device engineering across the state's key hiring corridors. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the activity, where employers like Rockwell Automation, Oshkosh Corporation, and Epic Systems regularly seek engineering leaders to oversee product development, operations, and cross-functional teams. The most sought-after specialties include manufacturing systems leadership, software engineering management, and quality engineering. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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BW 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:
The Mechanical Engineering Leader – Sustaining Engineering is responsible for leading the mechanical engineering team that supports released and legacy folding carton product lines. The Sustaining Engineering team owns post-release product support, including issue resolution, product improvements, cost reduction, obsolescence management, and technical support for Operations, Supply Chain, Technical Service, and customers. The team partners with New Product Design Engineering to establish a clear, timely handoff of new products into production and ongoing lifecycle support.
The leader must have a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and communicate effectively with internal and external customers. This role establishes priorities, manages team capacity, and coordinates schedules so sustaining work is completed in line with business needs and agreed-upon deadlines.
The Mechanical Engineering Leader – Sustaining Engineering reports to the Sheboygan Engineering Leader and directs a team of approximately 5–7 mechanical engineering professionals focused on the lifecycle support and continuous improvement of released folding carton machinery.
The role leads engineering response to field and production issues after product release, including structured root-cause analysis, containment, corrective-action design, validation, and implementation. New Product Design Engineering retains ownership of products still in active development until an agreed-upon release and handoff are complete.
This is a key leadership position requiring the ability to translate business priorities into disciplined execution, coordinate cross-functional support, develop engineering capability, and represent the company in customer-facing technical matters.
The leader is responsible for the professional development of the Sustaining Engineering team and for implementing the standards, processes, change controls, and governance needed to support released products and approved customer-specific modifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage daily sustaining engineering activities that support Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Service, and customers.
- Serve as the primary engineering owner for production and field issues after formal product release and handoff from New Product Design Engineering.
- Lead and develop the Sustaining Mechanical Engineering team, coordinating with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and product engineering resources as required.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, sustaining workflows, prioritization practices, and change-control processes.
- Act as the principal engineering point of contact for technical inquiries involving released products, approved modifications, and recurring product issues.
- Provide support for operations and engineering requirements in safety, quality, service, performance, and productivity improvement opportunities
- Proactively engage the engineering teams and customers to eliminate trending issues and concerns affecting the customer
- Analyze current state processes for internal and external customer support and develop plans to address areas of need
- Lead sustaining projects for safety, quality, reliability, cost, obsolescence, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- B.S. degree in Engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, systems, industrial)
- Minimum of 5 years of capital equipment experience including significant leadership experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply structured problem-solving approach to provide solutions for complex process, equipment and manufacturing issues
- Ability to initiate and drive systemic improvement activities including standardization of documents, processes, materials, change control, etc.
- Champion utilization of Lean tools and Lean culture in engineering
- Initiate and drive cost reduction activities
- Provide global technical support
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong project management skills
- Strong technical and analytical skills with experience in design for manufacturability
- Proven leadership and ability to lead team of technical professionals while continuing to strengthen team cohesiveness through team building
- Ability to develop detailed goals and project plans to strategically align with the company vision
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, MRP, and CAD Systems
- Strong understanding of operational requirements from third party industry standards, such as OSHA, UL, & CE
- Must be able to interface and communicate with all levels of the organization in a professional environment
- Ability to work extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs Willingness to travel as necessary
The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, persuasive, intelligent and well educated. The individual’s personal style will need to be suited to a culture which is team based, entrepreneurial, fast paced, value-driven with high corporate standards. The individual will need to be very comfortable working in a lean, matrixed, highly customer focused organization with strong ethical standards. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
Company:
BW PapersystemsAbout Us:
BW 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:
The Mechanical Engineering Leader – Sustaining Engineering is responsible for leading the mechanical engineering team that supports released and legacy folding carton product lines. The Sustaining Engineering team owns post-release product support, including issue resolution, product improvements, cost reduction, obsolescence management, and technical support for Operations, Supply Chain, Technical Service, and customers. The team partners with New Product Design Engineering to establish a clear, timely handoff of new products into production and ongoing lifecycle support.
The leader must have a strong understanding of manufacturing operations and communicate effectively with internal and external customers. This role establishes priorities, manages team capacity, and coordinates schedules so sustaining work is completed in line with business needs and agreed-upon deadlines.
The Mechanical Engineering Leader – Sustaining Engineering reports to the Sheboygan Engineering Leader and directs a team of approximately 5–7 mechanical engineering professionals focused on the lifecycle support and continuous improvement of released folding carton machinery.
The role leads engineering response to field and production issues after product release, including structured root-cause analysis, containment, corrective-action design, validation, and implementation. New Product Design Engineering retains ownership of products still in active development until an agreed-upon release and handoff are complete.
This is a key leadership position requiring the ability to translate business priorities into disciplined execution, coordinate cross-functional support, develop engineering capability, and represent the company in customer-facing technical matters.
The leader is responsible for the professional development of the Sustaining Engineering team and for implementing the standards, processes, change controls, and governance needed to support released products and approved customer-specific modifications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage daily sustaining engineering activities that support Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Technical Service, and customers.
- Serve as the primary engineering owner for production and field issues after formal product release and handoff from New Product Design Engineering.
- Lead and develop the Sustaining Mechanical Engineering team, coordinating with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and product engineering resources as required.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, sustaining workflows, prioritization practices, and change-control processes.
- Act as the principal engineering point of contact for technical inquiries involving released products, approved modifications, and recurring product issues.
- Provide support for operations and engineering requirements in safety, quality, service, performance, and productivity improvement opportunities
- Proactively engage the engineering teams and customers to eliminate trending issues and concerns affecting the customer
- Analyze current state processes for internal and external customer support and develop plans to address areas of need
- Lead sustaining projects for safety, quality, reliability, cost, obsolescence, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- B.S. degree in Engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, systems, industrial)
- Minimum of 5 years of capital equipment experience including significant leadership experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply structured problem-solving approach to provide solutions for complex process, equipment and manufacturing issues
- Ability to initiate and drive systemic improvement activities including standardization of documents, processes, materials, change control, etc.
- Champion utilization of Lean tools and Lean culture in engineering
- Initiate and drive cost reduction activities
- Provide global technical support
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Strong project management skills
- Strong technical and analytical skills with experience in design for manufacturability
- Proven leadership and ability to lead team of technical professionals while continuing to strengthen team cohesiveness through team building
- Ability to develop detailed goals and project plans to strategically align with the company vision
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, MRP, and CAD Systems
- Strong understanding of operational requirements from third party industry standards, such as OSHA, UL, & CE
- Must be able to interface and communicate with all levels of the organization in a professional environment
- Ability to work extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs Willingness to travel as necessary
The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated, persuasive, intelligent and well educated. The individual’s personal style will need to be suited to a culture which is team based, entrepreneurial, fast paced, value-driven with high corporate standards. The individual will need to be very comfortable working in a lean, matrixed, highly customer focused organization with strong ethical standards. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering leader jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field required
- Seven or more years of progressive engineering experience with direct people management responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through full product development or manufacturing cycles
- Experience in Wisconsin-dominant industries such as advanced manufacturing, medical devices, or industrial automation
- Proficiency with engineering project management tools and Agile or stage-gate development frameworks
- Strong communication skills for working across engineering, operations, and executive stakeholders
Engineering Leader Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering leader in Wisconsin?
Most engineering leaders in Wisconsin follow a path that begins with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, followed by several years of hands-on technical work before moving into a team lead or principal engineer role. Wisconsin does not require a state-specific management license for the title itself, but engineers who sign off on public projects must hold a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Employers in manufacturing and medical devices typically prefer candidates who have completed that credential or are actively pursuing it.
Which companies hire engineering leaders in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring engineering leaders in Wisconsin include Barry Wehmiller Companies, MSA Professional Services, and Clarios, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's deep base of manufacturing, automation, and healthcare technology employers means openings tend to be concentrated among large established firms with multi-site operations in the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most engineering leader jobs?
Madison, Baraboo, and Glendale account for the largest share of engineering leader openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives the most volume as the state's largest metro, anchored by industrial, manufacturing, and engineering services companies, while Madison's concentration of technology, life sciences, and university-affiliated employers fills out a substantial secondary market, and Green Bay's strong manufacturing and packaging industry base supports steady demand as well.
Are there remote engineering leader jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many engineering leader roles in Wisconsin involve direct oversight of manufacturing floors, lab environments, or on-site engineering teams. About 100% of engineering leader openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects that blended arrangements exist mainly for software engineering management and program leadership positions rather than plant or operations-facing roles.
How can I get hired as a engineering leader in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a strong individual contributor role into a team lead or project lead position at one of Wisconsin's larger manufacturing or technology employers. Companies like Rockwell Automation and Oshkosh Corporation run structured rotational and associate engineering programs that give early-career engineers cross-functional exposure and a clear promotion track into leadership. Building a Professional Engineer credential through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or completing a technical project management certification significantly strengthens a candidacy when formal leadership experience is thin.
Where can I find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to engineering leader jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and interests, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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