Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader

Anthony, Inc.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Global exposure

Job summary

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII) invites applications for a Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader. Lead a distributed mechanical engineering community, shape standards and tools, and ensure high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable mechanical solutions across the global R&D organization.

You will mentor leaders, drive design for value, and collaborate across sites to meet program goals, with travel up to 10-15% as needed.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in mechanical engineering R&D within global industrial environments.
• Proven leadership across multiple regions and cross-functional teams.
• Experience applying CAE/FEA to complex assemblies and thermal / structural analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering Discipline globally across sites.
• Define and deploy global standards, methodologies, and tools for mechanical design.
• Drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and resource planning across a portfolio of projects.

Skills

Global leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Engineering governance

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

SAP

JIRA

SharePoint

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!