Engineering Director at SPX FLOW, an ITT Company
Location: Norderstedt, Germany
About the Role:
The Engineering Director leads the development of next-generation, highly engineered-to-order (ETO) high-pressure pump solutions, with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD). The role provides both strategic and operational leadership to deliver innovative products on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory, safety, and performance standards.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Engineering Director will shape the future product portfolio, drive engineering excellence, manage technical and commercial risk, and lead the development of high-performing engineering teams while maintaining ownership of engineering budgets and cost centers.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Innovation & Engineering Excellence
* Drive the full lifecycle of next-generation high-pressure ETO pump platforms, from concept and feasibility through to industrialization and market launch.
* Shape the future product roadmap in line with business strategy, customer demands, and emerging technologies.
* Act as the senior technical authority for complex engineered solutions and critical design decisions.
Deliver Strategic Projects & Operational Performance
* Lead engineering development programmes with full ownership of budgets, resources, timelines, and delivery performance.
* Establish strong project governance, KPIs, and execution frameworks to ensure successful outcomes.
* Drive cost transparency, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Ensure Compliance, Quality & Safety
* Lead engineering risk assessments and ensure compliance with MRL, ATEX, PED, CE, and relevant industry standards.
* Provide leadership on technical, safety, and regulatory matters across all development activities.
Oversee Certification & Technical Governance
* Ensure robust technical documentation and conformity assessment processes, including technical files, calculations, manuals, and declarations of conformity.
* Partner closely with Quality and Compliance teams to maintain regulatory excellence and audit readiness.
Drive Innovation & Intellectual Property
* Lead patent and IP strategy for new product innovations.
* Collaborate with external patent attorneys on filings, freedom-to-operate reviews, and IP protection activities.
* Foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and engineering excellence.
Inspire & Develop Engineering Teams
* Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams across multiple locations and disciplines.
* Build a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability, growth, and continuous learning.
* Drive talent development, succession planning, and long-term engineering capability growth.
Collaborate Across the Business
* Work closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to deliver scalable, manufacturable, and customer-focused solutions.
* Support strategic customer engagements requiring senior technical leadership and expertise.
Skills & Experience
* Extensive experience leading New Product Development within highly engineered ETO environments, ideally involving high-pressure or critical-duty equipment.
* Proven success managing engineering budgets, cost centres, and complex project portfolios.
* Strong leadership background at Engineering Manager, Head of Engineering, or Director level, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
* Hands-on, creative problem solver with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and drive innovative engineering solutions.
* Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and a data-driven approach to decision making.
* Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Preferred Experience
* Background in pump technologies, turbomachinery, compressors, engines, pressure systems, or Oil & Gas environments.
* Experience leading global engineering teams within matrix organisations.
* Demonstrated success in intellectual property development and regulatory certification activities.
* Knowledge of MRL, ATEX, and PED compliance frameworks.
Education
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred
Annual Base Salary: €111,500 – €154,760, depending on experience and qualifications.
Next Steps
Does this opportunity align with your career goals? If you’re ready to contribute to innovative solutions with a global impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join a team that is shaping the future of process systems.
For any questions, please feel free to reach out to the recruiter, Olena Kril at Olena.Kril@spxflow.com
About SPX FLOW (ITT Company)
At SPX FLOW, Inc., we specialize in creating innovative flow components and systems. With over 100 years of experience, we offer 20 brands of pumps, valves, mixers, air dryers, hydraulic tools, homogenizers, separators, heat exchangers, filtration solutions, and more. Our products help produce many of your favorite household goods and snacks!
Headquartered in North Carolina, we operate in over 25 countries with 5,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to sustainability, holding over 550 patents globally, with 44% focused on clean technology. Join us and be part of a company that values innovation and sustainability.