Design Engineer

Kone México; Chennai District; On-site; INR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, seeks mechanical design engineers with 2–5 years of experience to join the Chennai team. You will acquire knowledge of KONE equipment, analyze specifications, and prepare design and manufacturing drawings while ensuring safety and manufacturability.

Proficiency in Creo is mandatory; basic MS Office; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus. You will collaborate across teams, contribute to global engineering initiatives, and support tool

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Industrial Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design or related field.
• Creo software proficiency is mandatory; basic MS Office skills; AutoCAD knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of KONE equipment, technical design, and product limitations.
• Analyze contracts and specifications to develop engineering solutions.
• Prepare design and manufacturing drawings as required.
• Integrate safety, maintenance, manufacturability, and environmental sustainability into design processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in structural design and material characteristics.
• Maintain timely communication of engineering progress to stakeholders.
• Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Deliver assigned tasks independently and on schedule.
• Contribute to global engineering initiatives and adhere to change management protocols.
• Support the development of engineering-related functions, processes, and tools.
• Exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in the Elevator industry and knowledge of EN codes are added advantage.
• Manufacturing background is considered an added advantage.

Skills

Creo Software

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.E. Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

\"We seek highly motivated professionals who demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and are prepared to excel in dynamic and challenging engineering environments.\"

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of KONE equipment, technical design, and product limitations.
• Analyze contracts and specifications to develop engineering solutions.
• Prepare design and manufacturing drawings as required.
• Integrate safety, maintenance, manufacturability, and environmental sustainability into design processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency in structural design and material characteristics.
• Maintain timely communication of engineering progress to stakeholders.
• Participate actively in team meetings and knowledge-sharing activities.
• Deliver assigned tasks independently and on schedule.
• Contribute to global engineering initiatives and adhere to change management protocols.
• Support the development of engineering-related functions, processes, and tools.
• Exhibit strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in the Elevator industry and knowledge of EN codes are added advantage.
• Manufacturing background is considered an added advantage.

Software Skillset

• Proficient in Creo Software (Sheet metal modelling and Knowledge in Handling Large Assembly ) -Mandatory
• Basic proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an added advantage.

Qualifications

Qualification B.E (Mechanical / Manufacturing / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering) Experience 2 to 5 Years

Company Culture

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://kone.com/global/en/careers.html At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow . In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.