Engineering Manager

• Great benefits and remuneration

• Join a first-class leadership team who put their people first

• Global exposure with career development opportunities

At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere

We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play.

Our work will take you in different directions

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our team in Melbourne, VIC .

What will you be doing?

• Lead and coach the Customer Solutions Engineering team and manage performance

• Works closely with the regional functions and management (sales and operations)

• Take part in monthly forecast discussions with the sales team to understand workload and business expectations

• Facilitate weekly team huddles and meetings to drive team activity

• Work with other Engineering Team Leaders from other regions to share best practices

• Work with area and global stakeholders to delivers ideas/feedback to drive change to improve frontline activity

• Understand and work with Australian Standards or any other local regulations to complete design work or registrations

• Look at lean ways of working to remove waste, add customer value, streamline uninterrupted workflow and strive for continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or another relevant field

• Experience working within the Vertical Transport Industry in a similar role is highly desirable

• 3+ years leadership experience

• Ability to work closely with stakeholders

• Solid understanding of local market dynamics and compliance obligations

• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to strict deadlines

• Good knowledge of solution-related norms and standards

• Good engineering tool skills e.g. CAD and BIM skills

• Good understanding on supply operations

There’s so much more to KONE than you may realise.

• Global presence with career opportunities across continents

• Be part of iconic construction projects shaping Australia’s skyline

• Work with cutting-edge products and industry-first innovations

• A culture that celebrates collaboration, initiative, and development

• Enjoy exclusive employee benefits, flexible work arrangements, and ongoing training

The breadth of our business means career pathways both local and abroad. You’ll be inspired by what’s possible, using each new experience as a stepping stone to where you want to go.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or a Citizen of New Zealand to apply for this position.

This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/