Director, Product Process Excellence & BT

Kion Group AG

$169K — $212K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, digital transformation, or product development processes.
  • Senior-level experience in product development or project engineering with expertise in engineering processes and tools.
  • Proven leadership in functional processes and technology deployment.
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise systems and their deployment methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of Siemens PLM systems, CAD tools, and simulation software.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, data analytics, and automation.
  • Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Design-to-Build (DtB) workstream execution across North America to align with business goals.
  • Partner with global Business Transformation teams to define and optimize business processes.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure successful adoption of digital capabilities and transformation initiatives.
  • Define and execute global strategy for product configuration and structuring.
  • Establish governance for digital engineering processes, tools, and data management.
  • Manage lifecycle of engineering and enterprise platforms, including PLM and CAD.
  • Drive integration between engineering and enterprise systems for improved efficiency.
  • Enforce standards and best practices for engineering tools and compliance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead innovative projects in digital engineering.
  • Collaborative environment working across multiple teams and functions.
  • Exposure to emerging technologies and advancements in AI.
  • Professional development opportunities in a dynamic industry.
  • Flexible work environment with potential remote options.
Full Job Description
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.

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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