Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader

Systech; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII) invites a seasoned Global Mechanical Discipline Leader to guide standards, processes, and performance across our global R&D network. You will lead a distributed engineering community and influence product development across sites to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective mechanical solutions.

You will define global methodologies, train teams, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with product and business leaders to meet lifecycle goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 15+ years of mechanical engineering R&D in global industrial environments.
• 10+ years of direct and indirect leadership across regions.
• Experience with CAE/FEA and Design for Value/Sustainability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering Discipline worldwide with cross‑site collaboration.
• Define and deploy global standards, methodologies, and tools for mechanical design.
• Serve as technical authority to engineering leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Oversee program execution, design reviews, and readiness for project gates.
• Drive cross‑team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Manage global resources, risk mitigation, and delivery quality across a portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Global teams

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

Creo

Windchill

JIRA

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

## Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline LeaderApply: Hybrid: POL - 105 Katowicka Avenue - Kajetany, Poland: Full time: Posted Today: JR100910Dover 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!