Global Competency Center

Your job is to enhance BW’s competitive edge. Our job is to enhance your life.

For more than 30 years, Barry-Wehmiller has had a presence in India, evolving from a small team of engineers and IT professionals to today’s vibrant Global Competency Center in Chennai, which contributes critical support to Barry-Wehmiller divisions around the globe. Currently, BW’s GCC houses centers of excellence in:

Engineering and Technology
Content Management
Sourcing and Buying
IT Applications
IT Operations
Shared Financial Services

As a GCC team member, you’ll help drive product development, innovation, operational efficiency and digital transformation with teams across our global businesses while building your career in a company committed to helping you hone your skills, add enduring value, and let you know you matter.

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Barry-Wehmiller Global Competency Center

Maximizing impact across key strategic areas

Engineering and Technology

Engineering Design Excellence: CAD, CAE, and sustaining engineering support
Advanced Engineering Capabilities: Simulation, digital engineering, and value engineering
Design Standardization: Common architectures, component reuse, and global design alignment
Competitive Analysis and Market Intelligence: Cost, performance, and design benchmarking

Content Management

Engineering Content Development: Technical documentation, design libraries, and standards
Global Content Governance: Version control, reuse, and consistency across platforms
Digital Asset Management: Structured data, engineering metadata, and content lifecycle
Knowledge Enablement: Supporting faster design, onboarding, and global collaboration

Sourcing and Buying

Strategic Sourcing: Supplier identification, cost optimization, and value partnerships
Procurement Operations: Purchase order processing and transactional support
Supply Chain Optimization: Standardization, risk mitigation, and cost reduction
Supplier Data and Analytics: Spend visibility and sourcing insights

IT Applications

Enterprise Applications: ERP, business systems, and platform applications
Application Development: Web, enterprise, and integrated digital solutions
Systems Integration: Data flows across business and operational systems
Business Enablement: Aligning applications to functional and platform needs

IT Operations

IT Infrastructure: Networks, servers, cloud, and workplace technology
Service Management: Incident, problem, and change management
Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Secure and resilient global systems
End-User Computing: Productivity tools and user support services

Shared Financial Services

Accounting Operations: Transaction processing and statutory compliance
Financial Reporting: Period close and management reporting support
Controls and Governance: Process adherence and audit readiness
Process Optimization: Standardization and continuous improvement

Sukhbir Cheba, Supervisor, Shared Services

"Being part of the GCC, which provides support on a global scale, feels like growing alongside the organization itself. The culture and work environment consistently inspire and motivate, not only in my professional journey but also in personal development."
Sukhbir Cheba, Supervisor, Shared Services

Punithavathi Venugopal, Lead Technical Consultant

"Barry-Wehmiller provides a platform where people are trusted, supported, and empowered to deliver engaging and impactful work. The culture promotes learning, collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth, while reinforcing a strong balance between people and performance. The organization nurtures my empathetic leadership and technical expertise, inspiring me to take ownership and deliver meaningful results."
Punithavathi Venugopal, Lead Technical Consultant

Ram Prasath Vaiyapuri, Software Engineer

"Barry-Wehmiller has shown me what a people-centric culture looks like. In our team, every person is treated with dignity and appreciation, and our leaders embody Truly Human Leadership in every interaction. We celebrate teamwork and build trust, creating an environment where I can grow at work and beyond. I’m grateful to work in an environment where people genuinely matter, and I feel valued and motivated every day."
Ram Prasath Vaiyapuri, Software Engineer

Esakkiammal Esakkinathan, Network Engineer

"Growth isn't a promise here - it's a daily practice. What truly sets this organization apart is how genuinely they put people first. From embracing innovation to adopting new technologies and encouraging open conversations without hesitation - everything here is built around people and their growth. Since joining, my perspective on my career and future has completely shifted. This isn't just a job - it's a journey of transformation."
Esakkiammal Esakkinathan, Network Engineer

VimalKumar Nagarajan, Lead Mechanical Engineer

"The Barry-Wehmiller culture has made a big difference in my daily work by creating a more respectful and supportive environment. Knowing that people genuinely care about each other makes collaboration smoother and communication more open. It’s helped me stay more engaged and motivated in my role."
VimalKumar Nagarajan, Lead Mechanical Engineer

Arish Harrison, Senior Mechanical Engineer

“The GCC plays a vital role in supporting BW divisions globally - not just as an extended team, but as a trusted global counterpart. This culture empowers us to take ownership, innovate confidently, and deliver meaningful impact. Being part of a global organization rooted in care and shared responsibility strengthens both our contributions and our connection to BW.”
Arish Harrison, Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mohammed Nafees Yaseen, Senior Mechanical Engineer

“What I appreciate most about BW GCC is the openness of the work culture. There is strong coordination and teamwork, which makes daily collaboration smooth. It creates an environment where we can focus, learn, and grow - both professionally and personally.”
Mohammed Nafees Yaseen, Senior Mechanical Engineer

Innovation driven, globally integrated, human centric

Next-Generation Technology

From 3D printing and IIoT to competitive analysis and market intelligence, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and proven methodologies.

Collaborative Excellence

Whether you're passionate about engineering or product design, sourcing excellence or financial services, together with teams across the organization, you’ll tackle projects that span continents that sharpen BW’s competitive edge while building your career right here in India.

Culture of Care

Be part of a culture rooted in teamwork, empathetic listening, trust, and continuous learning. Our goal is to nurture each person’s unique gifts and recognize and celebrate them for the difference they make.

Raising the bar on the expectations of business

At Barry-Wehmiller, we believe business can be a powerful force for good. That’s why we’re determined to be an example of the right measures of success in business--by demonstrating what’s possible when human vibrancy and economic growth work in harmony.

What truly sets us apart is our culture—rooted in Truly Human Leadership, a philosophy that prioritizes the wellbeing and growth of every individual in an environment that fosters listening, collaboration, trust, accountability and commitment to our shared purpose. We challenge ourselves to measure success by the way we touch lives, not just by financial results.

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (US), Barry-Wehmiller’s portfolio spans industrial and packaging automation, professional services and life sciences technology. Since our founding in 1885 as a maker of brewing machinery, we’ve grown through the acquisition of more than 150 companies to become a $3.6 billion organization with 12,000+ team members in 30 countries around the globe. The story of Barry-Wehmiller’s growth and globally recognized leadership model is chronicled in Chairman Bob Chapman’s bestselling book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family.

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