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Mechanical Engineer

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Compensation
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Location
Baltimore, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Mechanical Engineer performs engineering work designing or altering machines, systems, and components, considering manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation. The role prepares CAD layouts and drawings, evaluates designs, supports manufacturing and field teams, and maintains project files. It is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility, with time spent in both office and manufacturing areas and frequent domestic and global travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Science, requiredMathematics, requiredPhysics, requiredMechanical Engineering, requiredDesign, requiredManufacturing Methods, requiredMachine Tool Selection, requiredCAD Software, requiredEngineering Problem-Solving, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, required4+ Years Mechanical Engineering Experience, nice to haveLevel II Duties Competency, required

Full job description

Baltimore, MD

Full time

R023515

About 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:

Perform engineering duties for BWP in the design or alteration of machines, sections, systems, units, or parts with consideration of manufacturing feasibility, cost, and operation.

Essential Functions:

  • Design/alteration of complex machines, sections, systems or units

  • Prepare layouts using CAD tools

  • Evaluation of complex designs; make engineering changes

  • Prepare BOM, assembly drawings/schematics using CAD for complex equipment

  • Support manufacturing/assembly teams

  • Manage and maintain project file

  • Support field teams with technical assistance as required

  • May assist with leading, mentoring or coaching less experienced team members

  • Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

  • Must be able to perform all level II duties competently

  • Engineering and Technology – comprehensive knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology

  • Mathematics – knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus

  • Physics – knowledge of prediction of physical principles, laws, interrelationships, and applications

  • Mechanical – comprehensive knowledge of machines and tools, including designs, uses, repair and maintenance

  • Design – comprehensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

  • Production and Processing – comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing methods, raw materials, quality control, and cost analysis

  • Knowledge in machine tool part selection and validation

  • Knowledge of CAD software

  • Engineering problem-solving skills

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

  • Typically has 4-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering

Supervisory/Responsibility:

Role reports to Engineering Supervisor, Engineering Manager or Principal Mechanical Engineer; this position does not directly supervise other employees.

Work Environment:

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of his/her time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require the employee to spend a portion of his/her time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area.

Physical Demands:

This role requires the constant use of standard office equipment; visual and mental focus; light lifting may be required in order to inspect goods; frequent travel is expected.

Position Type:

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

Travel:

Frequent domestic and/or global travel is required for this position.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

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Company:

BW Papersystems

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How this job compares

Set against the 7,181 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Maryland median$100–158K/yr101 salary ranges
  • US median$45–58/hr377 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 140 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Maryland and 7,181 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (6,068 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,949 of the 7,181 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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