Director, Product Process Excellence & BT

Posted 4 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
170K-212K Annually
Expert/Leader
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads global product process excellence and business transformation initiatives, converting drawing-based product knowledge into structured, governed digital definitions. Oversees product configuration, engineering platforms, PLM and ERP integrations, digital thread strategy, process standards, AI adoption, and organizational change. Partners across product development, manufacturing, IT, business transformation, and regional teams to improve data quality, traceability, configuration accuracy, order handoff, and manufacturing readiness.
Summary Generated by Built In
Dematic seeks to hire a Director, Product Process Excellence & BT to join the CTO Product Development team. This director leads the strategy, governance, and execution needed to convert drawing-based product knowledge into structured, reusable, and change-controlled digital product definitions. The role aligns Product Development, Product Management, Solution Development, Manufacturing, IT, Business Transformation, and regional teams to establish a scalable digital thread across Teamcenter, Solution Suite, SAP S/4HANA, CAD, and related platforms. The position creates organizational value by improving product-data quality, configuration accuracy, reuse, traceability, order handoff, and manufacturing readiness while enabling responsible use of AI with human review and release controls.We offer:
  • Career Development
  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits
  • Pay Transparency 
  • Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $169,600 - $212,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role: 

  • Lead Design-to-Build (DtB) workstream execution and operational deployment across North America, ensuring alignment with business objectives and transformation goals.  

  • Partner with global Business Transformation (BT) teams and stakeholders to define, implement, and optimize business processes that support organizational needs.  

  • Collaborate with Product Development, Product Management, IT, Manufacturing, and BT teams to ensure successful adoption of digital capabilities and transformation initiatives.  

  • Define and execute the global strategy for product configuration, structuring, and platforming across the IAS organization.  

  • Establish and drive the vision, roadmap, and governance for digital engineering processes, tools, and data management aligned with product development and business objectives 

  • Lead the selection, deployment, integration, and lifecycle management of engineering and enterprise platforms, including PLM, CAD, simulation, MBSE, and related systems.  

  • Drive seamless integration between engineering and enterprise systems to improve data continuity, process automation, and operational efficiency.  

  • Develop and enforce standards, governance frameworks, and best practices for engineering tools, processes, and compliance.  

  • Drive the adoption of AI-enabled solutions within R&D to accelerate innovation, optimize engineering workflows, enhance product quality, and improve operational performance.  

  • Evaluate emerging technologies, AI advancements, and industry best practices to strengthen engineering capabilities and maintain competitive advantage. 

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications 

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, engineering tool management, digital transformation, or product development processes.  

  • Senior-level experience in product development or project engineering and an expert in engineering processes and tools. 

  • Proven track record as a leader in functional processes and technology deployment.  

  • Deep knowledge of enterprise systems and deployment methodologies.  

  • Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational change.  

  • Strong knowledge of Siemens PLM systems, CAD tools, simulation software, and model-based engineering.  

  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, data analytics, and automation technologies. 

  • Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.  

  • Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning applications, and digital transformation strategies.  

  • Ability to understand and align with company vision and program objectives. 

  • Experienced in PLM systems and ERP system deployments. 

  • Solid understanding of Maestro. 

 

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience in large-scale system implementations and AI-driven projects. 

  • Skill in change management principles. 

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities. 

  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles.  

  • Knowledge of digital twin and Industry 4.0 concepts.  

  • Ability to influence and lead in a global, matrixed organization. 

 

Travel 

  • Travel up to 15% may be required. 

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Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, engineering tool management, digital transformation, or product development processes
  • Senior-level experience in product development or project engineering
  • Expertise in engineering processes and tools
  • Leadership experience in functional processes and technology deployment
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise systems and deployment methodologies
  • Leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational change
  • Strong knowledge of Siemens PLM systems, CAD tools, simulation software, and model-based engineering
  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, data analytics, and automation technologies
  • Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with AI concepts, machine learning applications, and digital transformation strategies
  • Ability to understand and align with company vision and program objectives
  • Experience with PLM systems and ERP system deployments
  • Solid understanding of Maestro
  • Experience with large-scale system implementations and AI-driven projects
  • Knowledge of change management principles
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps principles
  • Knowledge of digital twin and Industry 4.0 concepts
  • Ability to influence and lead in a global, matrixed organization
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The Company
HQ: Frankfurt am Main
2,544 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales

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