Engineering Manager / Chief Design Engineer

KONE Automatiktüren GmbH; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead Customer Solutions Engineering operations. In this pivotal role, you will develop your team's competencies to meet business needs while ensuring compliance with engineering policies and safety regulations. You will work closely with sales and delivery teams, providing technical consultancy and managing project-specific solutions. This role offers an opportunity to foster collaboration, drive competence development, and lead a dedicated team in a forward-thinking environment focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5-7 years of industrial experience in High Rise engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CSE scope of work using the CSE team.
• Manage costing and plan for cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with engineering policies and local codes.

Skills

Engineering Management

High Rise Engineering

Technical Consultancy

Cost Management

Leadership

Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Engineering Manager / Chief Design Engineer

• Locations: Jeddah
• Time type: Vollzeit
• Posted on: Heute ausgeschrieben
• Job requisition ID: R0648366

Certified as a Top Employer; KONE is dedicated to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent people practices. We are committed to fostering a great work culture and inspiring the highest standards of quality and efficiency, putting our people first and creating a workplace that nurtures collaboration, diversity, growth, and wellbeing.

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We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Customer Solutions Engineering Manager to lead our Customer Solutions Engineering (CSE) operations within a Front-Line unit. In this role, you will develop your team’s competencies to meet current and future business needs, ensuring technical expertise to understand customer requirements and define optimal KONE solutions, working closely with sales and delivery teams.

As a CSE Manager, you will ensure compliance with engineering policies, safety regulations, and local codes and standards throughout the solution lifecycle. Depending on the organizational structure, you may manage a team within a larger engineering unit or lead a small to mid-sized Front Line engineering team.

CSE Manager Responsibilities

1. Deliver CSE scope of work using the CSE team.
2. Work closely with Supply line management for project-specific solutions, cost management, and meeting contractual timelines.
3. Identify market and technology changes, driving updates to solutions and processes.
4. Provide technical consultancy to Sales and customers.
5. Participate in high-priority customer meetings as the CSE representative.
6. Manage costing, understanding total and target costs, and plan for cost-effective solutions.
7. Ensure deployment of engineering policies, local codes, and standards.
8. Ensure CSE plans deliver safe customer solutions.
9. Provide high-quality inputs for sourcing and supply line.
10. Consider full lifecycle aspects like installability and maintainability in solutions.

Leadership / People Management Responsibilities

1. Set targets, conduct PDPs and IDPs for team members.
2. Balance CSE resources based on business priorities.
3. Facilitate information sharing and foster collaboration.
4. Drive competence development within the team.
5. Promote behaviors that represent KONE as one team.
6. Lead team performance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5-7 years of industrial experience in High Rise engineering, and a minimum of 10 years in engineering management. Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage. Proven management skills in a global/regional environment, strong leadership, understanding of construction and modernization processes, and knowledge of safety standards are essential. Business experience and a results-oriented mindset are preferred.

At KONE, we focus on creating an innovative and collaborative work culture that values each individual's contribution. Employee retention, sustainability, ethical practices, and a respectful environment are core to our culture. We offer diverse experiences and opportunities to help you achieve your professional and personal goals and enjoy a balanced life.