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Wilden Pump & Engineering LLC

Director of Global Product Innovation

Wilden Pump & Engineering LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, 60516


PSG is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids that require optimal performance and reliability in applications where it matters most. Additionally, PSG is a leading provider of flow meters designed to reduce waste and downtime while accurately measuring, monitoring and controlling the distribution of fluids. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class brands, including Abaque, All-Flo, Almatec, Blackmer, Ebsray, em-tec, Griswold, Hydro, Malema, Mouvex, Neptune, PSG Biotech, Quantex, Quattroflow, and Wilden. PSG products are manufactured on three continents - North America, Europe, and Asia - in state-of-the-art facilities that practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of the Pumps & Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For additional information on PSG, please visit

psgdover.com .We thrive on winning and being number one; and are always looking to add the best and brightest to our talented team of professionals. PSG offers a unique combination of both small company atmosphere with an ownership mindset that allows you to make close-to-the-customer decisions; an innovative approach in seeing beyond what is possible today and entrepreneurial spirit in the pursuit of new opportunities; combined with benefits of a large company's scale, tools, expertise, and financial strength with Dover. Join PSG, a growing global company where your curiosity, hard work and ambition is rewarded with exceptional career opportunities in a friendly & fast-paced environment.PSG is part of the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of the Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.Position Description

This role will play a key role in determining business, portfolio, and global product strategy, driving NPD and innovation at the sites, leading cross-site coordination, activities & decision-making with key stakeholders, and managing specific business critical projects from concept to completion. The Director of Innovation serves as the subject matter expert bringing deep knowledge associated with the product categories in the PSG portfolio, primarily pumps, flow meters, and flow control. This role works closely with Product Management, Engineering, and other key functions at the global sites. The role will also be to work closely with the PSG Leadership Team to collaborate on potential acquisitions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides thought leadership and solutions to deliver a global winning strategy and portfolio that positions PSG for long-term success.Accelerate innovation by leading, defining and delivering the global portfolio including portfolio strategy and portfolio roadmap of new products and services across PSG sites.Act as project manager as part of a dynamic team for product related cross-divisional, global and regional key initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of selected projects.Manages programs, requirements, and matters involving patent, product liability, and intellectual property.Provides engineering expertise in the areas of product design, tooling, product specifications, product maintenance, raw materials and outside purchases throughout the organization.Identify and propose investments in resources, skills, tools, and capabilities to enable innovation and growth.Attracts, mentors, coaches and retains strong talent.Qualifications and Requirements:

Product Management, Engineering, and/or Project management experience.Bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field is required.Minimum of 7+ years working for a manufacturer of pumps, flow meters, and/or flow controls, with deep subject matter expertise in products and applications.Strong Microsoft office skills to express technical and business issues to a wide variety of stakeholders via Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - written and verbal, fluent in English. Fluency in additional languages, such as German, French, and/or Mandarin is strongly desired.Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 40% of the time.Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated ability to innovate, develop and launch new products into the fluids and flow control industry.Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks.Interfaces with wide array of individuals, balances multiple tasks and maintains positive attitude and energy. Strong team player, great work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to win.Strong people orientation supporting people development, informal leadership capabilities and noteworthy influencer, with a keen awareness of cultural differences that may exist among PSG sites.Proven track record in building and scaling global organizations.Flexible work style to work both independently and in a more structured sense, depending on the circumstances.Work Arrangement: OnsiteSalary Range: $175,000.00 - $195,000.00We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.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.Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at

https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.This position may be located in: Americas: United States: Illinois: Downers GroveSub Division: Oakbrook TerraceJob Requisition ID: 57741Job Function: EngineeringAttention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact

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