Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader

Markem-Imaje; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care (Medicover)

Multisport

Performance-based yearly merit increase

Recruitment Referral bonus

Company Social Benefits Fund

Group life insurance plan

Smart casual dress code

Job summary

Markem-Imaje is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Leader to drive global standards and performance in mechanical engineering across their R&D organization. The role involves leading a distributed team, collaborating on product development, and ensuring cost-effective, reliable solutions.

Candidates should have over 15 years of mechanical engineering experience and strong leadership skills. The job offers a hybrid work arrangement and various benefits, including private health care and a friendly work culture.

Qualifications

• 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 driving process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mechanical Engineering Discipline worldwide.
• Define and deploy global standards and methodologies for mechanical design.
• Act as a technical authority and advisor to engineering leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical engineering R&D

Project management

Cross-functional team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Windchill

JIRA

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

Solaris Laser is part of Markem-Imaje, a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

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 elevate 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

What We Offer

• A great job, highly professional environment and friendly work culture
• Growth Opportunities within international organization
• Private Health Care (Medicover)
• Multisport
• Performance based yearly merit increase
• Recruitment Referral bonus
• Company Social Benefits Fund
• Opportunity to join a group life insurance plan
• Smart casual dress code

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!

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

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.

This position may be located in : EMEA : Poland : Masovia : Kajetany

Sub Division: Others Support Functions Poland

Job Requisition ID: 66678

Job Function : Engineering