Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII) is a segment of Dover Corporation that includes the following brands: Markem-Imaje, Blue Bite, Solaris Laser, Systech, MS Printing Solutions and JK Group. We design, manufacture and deliver industrial equipment, consumables, software and services solutions for the marking & coding, consumer engagement, product traceability, authentication, and digital textile printing markets.
With more than 40 offices and over 3,000 employees worldwide, DII has a presence in +28 countries and offers numerous job opportunities globally. If you're looking for an international, multidisciplinary and collaborative environment that offers a world of opportunities, come join us at DII.
The Role:
We are looking for a mechanical engineering leader to drive the standards, processes, and performance of our mechanical engineering discipline across our global R&D organization.
In this role, you will lead a distributed engineering community, influence product development across multiple sites, and ensure the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable mechanical solutions. You will play a key role in shaping engineering methods, tools, and capabilities as part of a cross-disciplinary team of global engineering leaders.
What you will do:
Lead the Mechanical Engineering Discipline worldwide, collaborating with engineers globally, and ensuring alignment with business strategy and product roadmaps
Define and deploy global standards, methodologies, training, and tools for mechanical design and development
Act as a technical authority and advisor to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams
Work closely with product development teams at all sites to support program execution, design reviews, and readiness for project gates
Promote cross-team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with business leaders, other engineering disciplines, and all company functions to meet business needs throughout the entire product life cycle
Ensure successful delivery of quality mechanical engineering work packages across a portfolio of global projects
Support global resource planning and capacity management for central and regional engineering teams
Identify risks, drive mitigation plans, lead problem solving, and escalate issues impacting delivery or quality
Develop and continuously improve a high-performing, collaborative global mechanical engineering community
Attract, develop, and retain the best talent to ensure the highest standard of excellence
Lead hiring, performance management, and succession planning
Drive skills development, training programs, and career pathways across the discipline
Ensure consistent application of engineering design processes from requirements through validation and production
Promote adoption of advanced tools, methods, and engineering practices
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and time-to-market
Enable a Platform Strategy to drive reuse and efficiency in product development
What you need to have:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
15+ years of experience in mechanical engineering R&D within global industrial environments
10+ years of direct and indirect leadership experience managing teams across multiple regions
Strong experience in:
Full product lifecycle
Leading global, cross-functional engineering teams
Driving process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to travel internationally as needed up to 10-15% of the time.
Strategic mindset with strong technical credibility and excellent organizational skills
Proven ability to influence in a global matrix organization
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Leadership style that fosters collaboration, accountability, and performance
Adaptability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Experience in the use of CAE / FEA to evaluate complex assemblies, thermal effects, structural dynamics, and material characterization preferred
Experience with Design for Value and Design for Sustainability preferred
Experience with Creo, Windchill, JIRA, SharePoint, and/or SAP preferred
You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:
Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
Winning through customers
High ethical standards, openness and trust
Expectations for results
Respect and value people
If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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