Manager - Engineered Solutions

Manager – Engineered Solutions 

Are you ready to drive transformation and make a difference? At Dormer Pramet, our purpose is to build on the company’s heritage and success to innovate our way into the future. By keeping a long-term focus on everything we do, we can support our ambitions to grow manufacturing and prosperity for all.  Manufacturing innovations create jobs, with opportunities for both growth and security. We are Shift Makers, who care for manufacturing – this is what makes us go that extra mile! 

We share our deep knowledge and experience to build great relationships, not just with industry partners, but with our employees and the community. We focus on improving the environment we work in and believe that everyone should feel empowered to deliver success. In return, we promise a rewarding career with flexible working options, excellent training and opportunities for progression. 

Are you ready to be part of something bigger? At Dormer Pramet, we take pride in precision, efficiency, and teamwork. We’re looking for Manager – Engineered Solutions who thrives in a fast-paced environment and believes in collaborative curiosity to drive continuous improvement. If you’re committed to quality and operational excellence, let’s build something great together. 

Key responsibilities include: 

Engineered Product and Solution Governance   

• Lead teams responsible for engineered product (specials) creation, design and quotation processes.  

• Ensure ETQ/OTD processes support special products and solutions offer while enabling standard product profitable sales.  

• Own governance frameworks, process documentation, roles, and KPIs.  

• Drive continuous improvement aligned with product strategy, segment strategy and business priorities.  

• Ensure alignment between product processes and adjacent functions (Quality, Supply Chain, IT). 

People Leadership & Stakeholder Management  

• Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary teams of process owners and professionals.  

• Ensure clear accountability, role clarity, and performance management within teams.  

• Act as a key interface between Product Management & R&D and Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Digital, and IT.  

• Drive adoption of new processes, standards, and tools across the organization.  

Product Management and R&D Management Team Member  

• Active management team member driving our strategic direction within the department  

• Driving and enabling through a holistic approach the delivery on PM and R&D OKR’s and KPI’s  

• Supporting other management team members and their teams as needed  

• Driving change and team development throughout the PM and R&D organization  

Candidate Profile :

12+ years of experience in the metal machining industry, with at least 10 years in Applications. Relevant experience in Customized tooling, Process engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Continuous improvement. With Technical expertise on Customized cutting tools, tool design principles, CAD/CAM environments, Production processes.

Personal Competencies  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Customer-focused mindset  

• Process-oriented approach  

• Excellent stakeholder management  

• Ability to influence across functions without direct authority  

• Strong project management skills  

• Continuous improvement mindset  

• Effective communication and facilitation skills  

What we do 

We are dedicated to making the world safer for everyone. Our team of over 2,000 employees is committed to improving the manufacturing industry. We work together globally with one goal: to provide reliability to our partners and ensure our tools have a positive impact on both people and our communities. 

What we offer 

By joining our team, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive workforce spread across more than 20 countries around the world. At every stage of your career, you'll be supported by over a century of knowledge and expertise, with opportunities to grow and develop in whichever path you choose. By supporting you, we're helping to build a prosperous and sustainable industry for everyone. 

How to apply 

Send your application no later than 30 September 2026 

As we aim for a fair recruitment process, we utilize assessment tools to safeguard objectivity. When you apply for this job, you may receive an invitation via email to a personality and logic ability test. Feedback comes immediately after the test has been completed and the selection process begins after the application deadline. 

Dormer Pramet is a leading global supplier of metal cutting tools and related services. The manufacturing industry has always been about working together. We exist to protect that legacy, leading the way with a globally connected network of manufacturers, partners and suppliers to deliver certainty at every turn. We serve over 100 markets worldwide through our enhanced distribution network, ensuring greater reach and reliability. Whenever or wherever there’s a need for cutting tools, we’re there to deliver. For customers, and for the entire manufacturing community.