Project Chief Engineer – APM Engineering (ISU) Grade - 4L

Kone México; Chennai District; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Chief Engineer – APM Engineering (ISU) at KONE seeks an experienced leader to drive end-to-end engineering for strategic elevator projects in Chennai. You will coordinate between Frontline, Supply Chain, Engineering and Product Management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years in elevator or related engineering, strong leadership, and excellent communication. PMP is an added advantage; global exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Elevator Engineering, Project or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Strong understanding of elevator products, engineering processes and project execution.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record in complex project delivery and problem-solving. PMP is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering delivery for strategic and complex elevator projects.
• Act as the primary engineering interface between Frontline, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product Management.
• Drive project planning, technical alignment, risk management and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, product requirements, safety regulations and quality.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve milestones and business objectives.
• Manage project escalations and provide timely technical/operational solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes and localization initiatives.

Skills

Elevator engineering

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to ‘Deliver the best people flow experience’. As a global leader, we provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow® we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

Job Title – Project Chief Engineer – APM Engineering (ISU)

Job Location – Chennai, India

Reports to – Head of Engineering - APM

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Chief Engineer to lead the execution of strategic engineering projects within our Elevator Business. The Project Chief Engineer will serve as the technical and project leadership focal point, ensuring seamless coordination between Engineering, Supply Chain, Frontline, Product Management, and Operations teams. This position is critical in driving project excellence, ensuring customer requirements are met, and delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Elevator Engineering, Project Engineering, Product Engineering or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Strong understanding of elevator products, engineering processes, and project execution methodologies.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record in complex project delivery and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.
• Certified PMP is an added advantage.

Preferred Experience

• Elevator industry experience with exposure to New Business Solutions (NBS), Modernization, Engineering, or Product Development.
• Familiarity with global engineering and supply chain environments.

What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end engineering delivery for strategic and complex elevator projects.
• Act as the primary engineering interface between Frontline, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product Management teams.
• Drive project planning, technical alignment, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, product requirements, safety regulations, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and business objectives.
• Manage project escalations and provide timely solutions to technical and operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and localization initiatives as required.
• Monitor project performance through KPIs and governance reviews.

What do we offer?

• Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded.

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.

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.