Project Engineer AutoStore

The Kardex Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of dynamic storage, retrieval and distribution systems. More than 3,000 employees around the globe develop and manufacture logistics solutions that are used in many different industries worldwide, such as industrial manufacturing as well as trade and administration.

The Project Engineer acting as the subject matter expert between project manager, customer and suppliers/contractors taking lead on all mechanical engineering and safety topics. Project Engineer will also take active part in the pre-sales phase supporting the sales of new AutoStore projects. He/She works in close collaboration with the Project Manager and ensuring effective and accurate delivery of the project. The Project Engineer has the skills to influence and convince the customer, suppliers, contractors and internal cross-functional teams on the solution. In addition, the System Project Engineer takes the pride to develop and improve the solution while adhering to the industry safety standards. The Project Engineer is highly motivated to work in a startup environment and is open for a wide range of tasks at different locations!

Responsibilities

• Participate and support the sales phase, if needed performing data analysis and conceptual design
• Active participation of project procurement process supporting with technical clarification
• Understand and takeover the conceptual design from sales and establish detailed engineering drawings
• Develop technical specifications demonstrating the functionality of the solution
• Adhere to project engineering process
• Act as single point contact for internal and external stakeholders on engineering topics
• Manage and confidently report on engineering progress into the formal project channel
• Pro-actively manages technical risks, opportunities and technical amendments with workable solutions
• Support projects within APAC region as needed
• Apply safety standards in the design and engineering of the solution
• Build solid working relationships with all levels of stakeholders
• Support in continuous learning process and supporting the standardisation of solution, tools, documents and processes

Requirements

• Motivated to join growing startup business
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Self-driven and proactive
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar field
• Intermediate to advance in engineering CAD tools (AutoCAD and Pcon will be a plus)
• Proven portfolio of completed projects
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in engineering within the automation industry, AutoStore experience will be an amazing differentiator!
• Experience in technical procurement activities including writing and responding to quotes/tender/RFP
• 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
• Experience with pre-sales
• Structured and fluent in presentation skill
• Familiar and/or accredited in industry safety standards is an added advantage
• Good understanding of intra-logistics processes is an advantage
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites.