Director, Product Process Excellence & BT

Kion Group AG

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

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in engineering or digital transformation related to product development.
  • Senior-level experience in product development or project engineering.
  • Proven leadership in technology deployment and functional processes.
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise systems and methodologies.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Design-to-Build workstream execution across North America.
  • Partner with global teams to optimize business processes.
  • Collaborate with various teams for digital capabilities adoption.
  • Define global strategy for product configuration and structuring.
  • Establish vision and governance for digital engineering processes.
  • Manage selection and integration of engineering enterprise platforms.
  • Drive data continuity and operational efficiency through system integration.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence product development processes.
  • Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • Lead innovative, AI-enabled engineering solutions.
  • Engage in organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies like digital twin and Industry 4.0.
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.

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: 

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

  • Partner with global Business Transformation (BT) teams and stakeholders to define, implement, andoptimizebusiness 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 forproduct configuration, structuring, and platformingacross the IAS organization. 

  • Establish and drive the vision, roadmap, and governance fordigital engineering processes, tools, and data managementaligned with product development and business objectives. 

  • Lead theselection, 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 ofAI-enabled solutionswithin R&D to accelerate innovation, optimizeengineering workflows, enhance product quality, and improve operational performance. 

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

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications

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

  • Senior-level experiencein product developmentor project engineeringand an expert in engineering processes and tools.

  • Proventrack recordas 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 ofSiemensPLM 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 programobjectives.

  • Experienced inPLM systemsand 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

  • Travelup to 15% may be required.

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* Ladders Estimates

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