Engineering Manager - Projects

Kardex AutoStore is seeking a motivated self-starter to be in the role of Engineering Manager - Projects. This full time position is to be based in either Sydney and shall report to the Regional Director of Operations APAC AutoStore.

The Engineer Manager – Projects’ main target is the management of AutoStore projects from contract to final acceptance. In close cooperation with sales, he contributes already in-the-sales phase to the potential project with his know how and experience. He supports a smooth transition from the sales into the implementation phase and later into the service phase. He/she shall be comfortable working in a startup environment and is open for a wide range of tasks at different locations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering & Project Management

• End-to-End Delivery: Manage AutoStore projects from contract signing to final customer acceptance.

• Planning & Budgeting: Establish, implement, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and engineering strategies.

• Process Improvement: Introduce lean project organizations, standard design solutions, and efficient templates or calculation tools.

• Financial Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to financially improve project margins during execution.

Stakeholder & Client Relations

• Sales Collaboration: Support project sales and ensure smooth transitions from sales to realization and service.

• Client Advisory: Maintain constant customer communication, evaluate project changes, and negotiate solutions.

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Liaise with marketing, research, and manufacturing managers on engineering aspects and solution design.

Technical & Quality Leadership

• Operations Oversight: Direct, coordinate and optimize engineering and technical operations across the organization.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all plans and specifications conform to laws, regulations, and safety standards.

• Technical Review: Interpret drawings and advise on construction, production, and maintenance methods.

• Innovation: Contribute to research and development projects to differentiate solution offerings.

Team Development

• Onboarding & Training: Train, onboard, and support new colleagues locally and across other locations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Tertiary qualification in Business administration or technical degree in engineering or a similar field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with project management.

• Proven portfolio of managed projects.

• Experience with project and team management.

• Detailed understanding of logistics and IT processes.

• Microsoft office suite knowledge including OneNote.

• English – fluent (both spoken and written).

• Travel within the region – High.

Behaviours & competence required to perform this role:

• Motivation to be a key member in setting up a new business (start-up environment).

• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting.

• Self-driven, result oriented with positive outlook to success.

• Advanced trouble-shooting skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Clear focus on high quality and ensuring all the customers' needs are met.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships across the boundaries.