Director, Product Process Excellence & BT

KION Group•Atlanta, GA

17h•$169,600 - $212,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.