DVP, Engineering & Product Management

The Division Vice President of Engineering & Product Management is a strategic and operational leader responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of the engineering & product management organization. This role oversees product development, innovation, and technical excellence across the engineering teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs. The DVP of Engineering & Product Management fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and high performance, acting as a change agent who is high-energy, results-oriented, and capable of building rapport globally.

Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Develop and execute engineering strategy aligned with business goals and market trends in motion control.
• Lead development of next-generation customized linear and rotary motion solutions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define product roadmaps and technology investments to drive short and long-term sustainable and profitable growth.

Product Management

• Develop and communicate clear product vision that aligns with business goals.
• Define product roadmap and oversee the full product lifecycle from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and release.
• Oversee design and development of custom motion control products including linear actuators, stepper motors, brush and brushless DC motors, gears, and drive systems.
• Ensure robust design practices and reliability engineering.
• Drive innovation in custom motion control solutions by enhancing existing technology offerings and introducing new to the business and market.

Team & Process Management

• Build and mentor a high-performing engineering organization across multiple disciplines.
• Implement best practices in Agile development, stage‑gate processes, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Foster culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus.

Customer & Market Alignment

• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Support key customer engagements, technical presentations, and application engineering efforts to position as a thought leader.
• Monitor competitive technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions.

Operational Excellence

• Manage engineering budgets, resource planning, and capital investments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance, testing protocols, and product certifications.
• Lead VE/VA initiatives and support Operations in engineering evaluation of cross‑site production moves.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering (PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience in motion control, automation, or electromechanical systems.
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and complex motion products to market.
• Deep understanding of motor technologies (stepper, servo, BLDC), drive electronics, actuators, lead screws, encoders, gears, and control systems.
• Working knowledge of electronic and mechanical CAD development as well as software and embedded firmware development.
• Proven track record of developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong leadership, excellent oral and written communication, mentoring, and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluent in English with multiple languages preferred.
• Accustomed to leading global teams, multiple cultures, and different time zones.

Compensation

• Currency: EUR
• Salary Minimum: €150,000
• Salary Maximum: €200,000
• Incentive: Yes
• Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.