Aftermarket Manufacturing Specialist

About Us:

BW Converting is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.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 Aftermarket Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for quoting and defining best practices for machined aftermarket parts. This role serves as a key support function between Sales and Manufacturing, focused on identifying the most efficient, cost-effective, and responsive methods to manufacture parts in Green Bay to meet customer needs. The position emphasizes speed, manufacturability, and cost accuracy while ensuring alignment between customer requirements and shop floor capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Estimate part costs, including raw material, machining labor, and related processing requirements.
• Estimate lead times and actively support expediting parts through the machine shop to meet customer commitments.
• Serve as a manufacturing process expert for the Sales team by providing essential manufacturing knowledge and feasibility input.
• Support facility transformation initiatives, including technology transfer and ongoing support of mixed-model manufacturing and/or value stream operations.
• Implement demand-driven principles and strategies that support operational excellence and long-range planning, with an emphasis on flexibility, speed, and responsiveness.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Apply continuous improvement tools to reduce cycle time, process variation, defects, changeover time, and overall lead time.
• Act as a liaison and advocate between Design Engineering and Operations to ensure manufacturability and execution alignment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and manufacturing data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, Machining, or related field preferred; or a minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing engineering or related technical experience.
• Experience in machining, manufacturing operations, quoting, or process improvement within a high-mix manufacturing environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to respond with urgency, balance competing priorities, and support aftermarket customer commitments.
• Solid understanding of machining and manufacturing processes, with the ability to evaluate manufacturability, cost, and lead-time tradeoffs.
• Ability to translate customer and Sales requirements into clear, executable manufacturing plans.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, materials, and production workflows.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Production teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process efficiencies.

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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. ​

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 Converting