Senior Engineering Manager

Dover-Corporation; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Imaging & Identification (DII) seeks an Engineering Manager to provide strong R&D leadership for the Markem-Imaje product line. You will coordinate a multi-discipline team across electrical, mechanical, AME and firmware disciplines, aligning with DoD leadership to meet business goals.

You will drive program staffing, budgeting, and risk management while promoting platform adoption and roadmap development across global sites.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree in a related science field with at least 7 years of R&D experience.
• PhD with at least 5 years in new product development.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, etc.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams to deliver products on time.
• Exposure to marking and coding equipment is a plus.
• Experience in an international company is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide R&D leadership for the product line and coordinate a multi-discipline development team (electrical, mechanical, AME & firmware).
• Partner with DoD cross-functional leadership to support revenue and profitability targets.
• Ensure programs are properly staffed, on time, on budget and of high quality.
• Drive quality and efficiency within the embedded software team across multiple sites/time zones.
• Develop roadmaps and coach/ develop the team; train and mentor engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

R&D Leadership

International experience

Quality mindset

Education

Master's degree in related science

PhD

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

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.Markem-Imaje, A Dover Company, is 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.Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion.The RoleThe mission of the Engineering Manager is to provide R&D leadership for the product line and coordinate a multi-discipline product development team (electrical, mechanical, AME, & firmware disciplines). The incumbent will partner with the Drop on Demand (DoD) cross-functional leadership team to support the delivery of the business revenue and profitability targets included in business Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. They will ensure that projects in the portfolio are properly staffed, efficiently executed and that the technical risks are managed successfully. They will partner with Global R&D discipline leaders to guarantee that discipline best practices are respected, and MI’s platform strategy is successfully implemented.Job Responsibilities:Ensure all R&D aspects of programs are carried out in accordance to MI's processes.Collaborate with the Discipline Leaders and project managers roles to define and execute projects to clear scope, on time, on budget and quality.Maintain customer satisfaction at acceptable levels by delivering the proposed hardware value and promptly resolve customer issues which involve product design.Collaborate with the cross-functional team to make adequate trade-offs between value creation, material cost, serviceability, testability, changeability, etc.Drive quality and efficiency within the embedded software team that is located in multiple sites across multiple time zones.Be the change management leader and demonstrate value from the agreed upon company-wide initiatives. Promote platform module adoption in DoD products.Contribute to the development of a solid DoD hardware and ink product line roadmaps.Build and maintain resource plans of appropriate granularity for the short/medium/long term and, using a skills matrix approach, coach and develop the team accordingly. This should include an active team development plan.Develop new vendorsEstablish/manage relationship with external engineering service partners.Direct R&D personnel from multiple engineering disciplines as an effective team that is committed to organizational goals and fosters collaboration.Collaborate with global R&D disciplines to build/recruit/further adjust the team to meet the needs of our programsEnsure that our products meet or exceed applicable regulations, certifications requirements and reliability requirements.Ensure that engineering discipline standard, methods and tools are developed with the needs of the programs in mind and effectively deployed.Promote improved quality levels with reliability engineering best practices and Six Sigma methodologies.Monitor operating and capital expense budgets to achieve company objectives.Assist and guide intellectual property experts.Ensure projects are kept on schedule and work to mitigate issues as they ariseTrain, Develop, Mentor Engineering Team through the use of a skills matrix and training plan.International travels: ~1 trips/quarter on average to visit customers and vendors; to other engineering facility in Salem, NH ~3 trips/month on averageMix of laboratory and office environmentJob Requirements:Masters' degree in a related science field with a minimum 7 years of experience in various R&D roles, including growth thru an organization as an engineering individual contributor.Minimum of 5 years, with a PhD, working on new product development projectsMust demonstrate experience in cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Supply Chain, Quality, Technical Service, Finance, etc.Exposure to marking and coding equipment is a plus.Proven track record of managing technical teams to deliver products on timePromotes Markem-Imaje core values of integrity, innovation and respect for people.He/she will embrace fully the responsibility and accountability for the results of his/her team.Independent thinker, able to assess a variety of risks and to suggest appropriate mitigation plans. Does not hesitate to speak up when something is not right.Good leadership skills with experience in an international company.Strong rigor in all conducted activities.Able to build trust with colleagues and subordinates and capable of convincing people even without direct authority.Self-motivated and demonstrates an ability to motivate others.Maintains a safe & clean condition in all laboratories and properly manages necessary records and filesThe right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:Collaborative entrepreneurial spiritWinning through customersHigh ethical standards, openness and trustExpectations for resultsRespect and value peopleIf you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age and genetic information.This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. 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