Director Engineering

Position: Director Engineering

Exp: 18 -26 Years

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for managing the engineering resources (including contractors) and projects/programs of the India Engineering teams. The incumbent will actively manage the collaborative interface between the India Engineering team and the respective Opco (Operating Companies) Engineering teams based in the US and other locations globally thereby contributing to their overall business strategy. The role will include the management of an annual budget, including variance analysis & forecasting and program management responsibilities for all executable delivery tasks assigned by the respective Engineering groups of Opcos globally.

The position will lead the India Engineering teams for the multiple Opcos spread across different operating segments of Dover:

This is a critical leadership position for the growth strategy of the Opcos and Dover India Innovation Center. The incumbent will be responsible for making significant contributions in the following areas:

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the India Engineering teams goals aligned to the Opcos strategic vision and goals
• Develop, implement & manage the annual operating budgets, forecasts and performance metrics of the India Engineering team

Program Management:

• Ensure all engineering projects are completed on time, within budget and meet or exceed quality standards. Should be able to manage execution with moderately abstract requirements provided and shared ownership with teams located globally
• Implement robust project management practices to track progress, mitigate risks, address concerns and ensure effective resource allocation
• Lead Internal Technical design reviews for India Engineering teams
• Champion opportunities for collaboration between the US Engineering and India Engineering teams
• Collaborate with all relevant Opcos functional areas - Engineering, R&D, Product Management, Technical Sales & Marketing and Operations.

Process Improvement, QA, Sustenance, New Product Development, VAVE & Manufacturing excellence:

• Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes specific to industrial products, improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure that all engineering activities comply with regulatory standards, industry codes and internal quality control measures.
• Oversee sustenance engineering activities, ensuring the continuous improvement and maintenance of existing products. Manage lifecycle support for products, including updates, modifications and addressing any field issues shared by the Opco teams
• Having experience on Manufacturing Design areas such as Jigs & Fixtures, Special Purpose Machine, Cell Layout, Line Automation etc. will be an added advantage.
• Lead R&D efforts to innovate new industrial products, technologies, and processes that enhance the Opcos competitive edge
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market, ensuring they meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Implement VAVE strategies to optimize product design and manufacturing processes, enhancing value and reducing costs without compromising quality.
• Conduct regular reviews and workshops to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Drive manufacturing excellence initiatives to ensure high productivity, efficiency and scalability of manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with Opcos goals and customer expectations

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement
• Support Opcos in identifying the resourcing needs , attracting , retaining & developing engineering talent in order to meet their short & long term product development goals
• Drive the Talent Management process in terms of an ongoing performance management system, talent reviews and competency development across teams

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in engineering, with at least 8 years in a leadership role in the industrial product manufacturing sector.
• Experience in managing an international technical support model between the USA and India and proficiency in multiple languages and managing cultural nuances
• Experience in managing budgets, forecasting & metrics
• Demonstrated competence in Program Management
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale engineering projects from conception to completion
• Demonstrated ability in building cross functional relationships and partnering with Business Leaders and Senior Management.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product development and quality assurance methodologies specific to industrial products
• Proficiency in design software, project management tools and Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with sustenance engineering and new product development processes.
• Knowledge of VAVE principles and their application in industrial product design and manufacturing.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Has passion, energy & desire to win and does not accept mediocrity.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Take ownership of decisions and actions regardless of outcomes

Dover Leadership competencies

• Strategic Mindset
• Motivates & Inspires
• Change Leadership
• Build and Manages Collaborative Relationships
• Customer Impact
• Results Driven