Machinery manufacturer for flexible packaging films, extrusion, and converting systems
W&H is a 150-year-old machinery builder focused on flexible packaging production lines—extrusion, printing, converting. The tech stack (SAP, NX, Siemens Step 7, Python, R) reflects a hybrid manufacturing org: heavy CAD/PLM for machine design, ERP for supply chain, and emerging data/analytics work. Hiring is engineering-skewed but decelerating; the project list reveals active effort in digitalizing finance workflows and building an e-academy platform, while pain points cluster around spare-parts delivery, software integration with customer systems, and modernizing training—typical tensions for a hardware company expanding into software and services.
Windmöller & Hölscher manufactures high-performance machinery and complete production lines for flexible packaging. The core business spans extrusion, printing, and converting equipment sold globally to converters and brand owners. The company operates as a vertically integrated system provider—from engineering design through machine delivery—and manages multiple subsidiary brands including Garant (machine reconditioning and sack machinery) and W&H Machinery (woven packaging equipment). Headquartered in Lengerich, Germany, the company employs 1,001–5,000 people and operates primarily in the German labor market. Operationally, the org balances capital equipment manufacturing with growing service-adjacent functions: digital learning platforms, spare-parts logistics, and software integration into customer production workflows.
Core stack: SAP (ERP), NX (CAD/PLM), Siemens Step 7 (controls), Teamcenter (lifecycle management), Jira/Confluence (project management), Power BI (analytics). Also deployed: Python, R, Figma, Microsoft 365, TIA Portal.
Yes. 42 active roles open across all departments; 22 are engineering-focused. Hiring velocity is decelerating. Currently recruiting in Germany only. Seniority mix heavily weighted toward interns (14) and mid-level (12).
Active projects span machine design, digital transformation, and customer services: software component implementation for workflows, e-academy digital learning platform, accounts receivable digitalization, spare-parts identification automation, and product roadmap alignment with business model.
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