Manager, VAVE

Dover Corporation•Austin, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a Dover company we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. Overall Scope: The Manager, HW VAVE Engineering is a hands-on working manager responsible for both leading a multidisciplinary team (electrical and mechanical VAVE engineers) and directly executing high-impact VAVE projects as an individual contributor. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers focused on value analysis/value engineering for released products. This role is accountable for building and executing the VAVE roadmap to deliver measurable cost reduction, supply continuity, lifecycle sustainment, and manufacturability improvements—while maintaining product performance, reliability, quality, and regulatory compliance. The role combines people leadership, technical governance, and cross-functional execution across engineering, sourcing, operations, quality, and supplier partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, sustaining engineering, or VAVE-focused product engineering.
3+ years of people leadership experience, with demonstrated success as a player-coach/working manager.
Proven record of personally delivering technical projects tied to measurable cost reduction and lifecycle outcomes.
Strong expertise in both electrical and mechanical change impact assessment.
Experience with ECO/ECN, validation, production release, and supplier qualification processes.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with operations, sourcing, quality, and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in regulated electromechanical products is desired but not required (e.g., fuel dispensing, payment, industrial equipment).
Knowledge of DFM/DFA/DFX, should-cost methods, FMEA/8D, and design validation tools.
Familiarity with PLM and ECAD/MCAD systems.
Experience with compliance impacts (UL, EMC/EMI, environmental requirements as applicable).

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of electrical and mechanical VAVE engineers while setting clear priorities and accountability.
Act as a hands-on working manager by directly owning and executing high-impact VAVE projects.
Deliver annual VAVE targets (team + individual) for cost reduction, obsolescence mitigation, and supply continuity.
Identify, prioritize, and drive VAVE opportunities including BOM optimization, part standardization, alternate sourcing, and design simplification.
Provide technical leadership on electrical and mechanical changes, ensuring fit/form/function, reliability, and manufacturability are maintained.
Define and execute validation plans; resolve technical issues through structured root-cause and corrective actions.
Collaborate with sourcing, quality, operations, and suppliers to implement approved changes into production.
Ensure high-quality ECO/ECN documentation and smooth release execution from approval to plant implementation.
Track and report delivery metrics (savings, cycle time, implementation status, quality impact, and risk reduction).
Communicate project status, risks, and recovery actions clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Lead the VAVE team’s daily work to hit cost, quality, and lifecycle goals.
Be a hands-on manager who also delivers technical projects directly.
Plan and complete VAVE projects from idea to production rollout.
Manage teams both locally and remotely, ensuring consistent communication, engagement, and performance.
Coach team members, assign work, and ensure accountability.
Find and prioritize opportunities for cost savings, simplification, and risk reduction.
Review engineering changes to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
Define and run validation/testing to protect fit, form, and function.
Partner with sourcing, quality, manufacturing, and suppliers to implement changes.
Manage supplier support for alternate parts and material qualifications.
Maintain accurate ECO/ECN documentation and follow change-control processes.
Track KPIs (savings, timing, quality, risk) and report progress clearly.
Raise risks early and drive corrective actions to stay on target.

Benefits

a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
medical, dental and vision insurance
wellness programs
health savings account
health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
commuter benefits
parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
paid time off
business travel services
employee discounts
an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services