
Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader
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Job overview
Markem-Imaje is hiring a Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader. The Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader will drive standards, processes, and performance for the mechanical engineering discipline across the global R&D organization. This role involves leading a distributed engineering community, influencing product development across multiple sites, and ensuring the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable mechanical solutions. The leader will also shape engineering methods, tools, and capabilities as part of a cross-disciplinary team of global engineering leaders.
Key focus areas include Lead the Mechanical Engineering Discipline worldwide, collaborating with engineers globally, and ensuring alignment with business strategy and product roadmaps, Define and deploy global standards, methodologies, training, and tools for mechanical design and development, and Act as a technical authority and advisor to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Mechanical Engineering, 15+ Years Mechanical Engineering R&D, and 10+ Years Leadership Global Teams. Important skills include Full Product Lifecycle, Leading Global Cross-Functional Engineering Teams, Process Standardization, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, Strategic Mindset, and Technical Credibility.
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Full job description
Global Mechanical Engineering Discipline Leader
Location:
Warsaw, MZ, PL
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Solaris Laser is part of Markem-Imaje, 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.
The Role:
We are looking for a mechanical engineering leader todrive the standards, processes, and performanceof our mechanical engineering disciplineacross ourglobal R&D organization.
In this role, you willlead adistributed engineering community, influence product development across multiple sites, and ensure the delivery of high-performance, cost-effective, and reliable mechanical solutions. You will play a key role inshaping engineering methods, tools, and capabilitiesas part of a cross-disciplinary team of global engineering leaders.
What you will do:
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Lead the Mechanical Engineering Discipline worldwide,collaborating with engineers globally, andensuring alignment with business strategyand product roadmaps
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Define and deploy global standards, methodologies, training, and tools for mechanical design and development
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Act as atechnical authority and advisorto engineering leadership and cross-functional teams
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Work closely with product development teams at all sites tosupport program execution, design reviews, and readiness for project gates
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Promote cross-team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
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Collaborate with business leaders, other engineering disciplines,and all company functionsto meet business needs throughout the entire product life cycle
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Ensuresuccessful delivery of quality mechanical engineering work packagesacross a portfolio of global projects
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Supportglobal resource planning and capacity managementfor central and regional engineering teams
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Identify risks, drive mitigation plans,lead problem solving, and escalate issues impacting delivery or quality
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Develop and continuously improvea high-performing, collaborative global mechanical engineering community
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Attract,develop, and retain the best talentto ensure the highest standard of excellence
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Lead hiring, performance management, and succession planning
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Drive skills development, training programs, and career pathwaysacross the discipline
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Ensure consistent application ofengineering design processes from requirements through validation and production
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Promote adoption ofadvanced tools, methods, and engineering practices
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Lead continuous improvement initiatives toenhance quality, efficiency, and time-to-market
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Enable a Platform Strategyto drive reuse and efficiency in product development
What you need to have:
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Bachelor’s degree inMechanical Engineeringor related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
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15+ years of experiencein mechanical engineering R&D within global industrial environments
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10+ years of direct and indirect leadership experiencemanaging teams across multiple regions
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Strong experience in:
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Full product lifecycle
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Leading global, cross-functional engineering teams
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Driving process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
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Ability totravel internationallyas needed up to 10-15% of the time.
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Strategic mindsetwith strongtechnical credibilityandexcellent organizational skills
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Proven ability to influence in aglobal matrix organization
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Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills
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Leadership style that fosterscollaboration, accountability, and performance
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Adaptabilityin a dynamic, fast-paced environment
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Experience in the use of CAE / FEA to evaluate complex assemblies, thermal effects, structural dynamics, and material characterization preferred
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Experience withDesign for ValueandDesign for Sustainabilitypreferred
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Experience with Creo, Windchill, JIRA, SharePoint, and/or SAP preferred
What we offer:
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A great job, highly professional environment and friendly work culture
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Growth Opportunities within international organization
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Private Health Care (Medicover)
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Multisport
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Performance based yearly merit increase
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Recruitment Referral bonus
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Company Social Benefits Fund
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Opportunity to join a group life insurance plan
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Smart casual dress code
You’ll only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:
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Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
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Winning through customers
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High ethical standards, openness and trust
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Expectations for results
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Respect and value people
If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
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This position may be located in : EMEA : Poland : Masovia : Kajetany
Sub Division: Others Support Functions Poland
Job Requisition ID: 66678
Job Function : Engineering
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