Engineering Manager / Chief Design Engineer

Kone; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead their Customer Solutions Engineering operations. This role involves developing team competencies, ensuring compliance with engineering policies, and driving innovative solutions that meet customer needs. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence projects from conception to execution. Join this forward-thinking company to foster a culture of trust and sustainability while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values each contribution.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in High Rise engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering management experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CSE scope of work and manage project timelines.
• Drive compliance with engineering policies and safety regulations.
• Provide technical consultancy to Sales and customers.

Skills

Engineering Management

Team Leadership

Costing Management

Technical Consultancy

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Engineering Manager / Chief Design Engineer

locations: Jeddah

time type: Na pełny etat

posted on: Opublikowano dzisiaj

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 and performance within a Front-Line unit.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing your team’s competencies to meet both current and future business needs. You will ensure the team possesses the necessary technical expertise to understand customer requirements and define optimal KONE solutions, working closely with both the sales and delivery teams.

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

CSE Manager responsibilities

• Delivers CSE scope of work using CSE team that reports to him/her. Works closely with Supply line management for project-specific solutions, effective costing actions, and ensuring it meets contractual timelines.
• Identifies changes in market and technology environment and drives changes to solutions and ways of working.
• Collects input and provides standardization opportunities.
• Provides technical consultancy to Sales and customers.
• Participates in high-priority customer meetings as CSE representative, impacting customer specifications and understanding customer needs.
• Costing management; understanding total costing, Front Line target costing, and planning for cost-effective solutions.
• Ensures compliant deployment of engineering policy, local codes, and standards.
• Ensures CSE plans safe customer solutions.
• Provides high-quality inputs for Sourcing and Supply Line.
• Provides solutions considering full lifecycle management; installability and maintainability are considered.

Leadership / People Management responsibilities

• People management, e.g., setting targets, conducting PDPs and IDPs for team members.
• Balances CSE resources according to business priorities.
• Facilitates information sharing and creates a collaborative working environment.
• Drives competence development in the team.
• Drives behavior to represent KONE as one team towards the customer.
• Leads the performance of the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering.
• 5-7 years of industrial experience in High Rise engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering management experience.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proven management capabilities in a global/regional environment.
• Strong team leadership skills with a collaborative and results-driven approach.
• Understanding of new construction and building modernization business and processes.
• Holistic knowledge of KONE solutions, products, and processes.
• Understanding applicable safety and environmental norms and standards.
• Commercial business experience and/or a strong business-oriented mindset.

We focus on building an innovative culture of collaboration, valuing each person's contribution. Employee engagement is a key focus for us. We encourage participation and sharing of ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and daily life. We adhere to ethical business practices and strive to develop a culture of trust and mutual respect, where good results are recognized and appreciated.

As an excellent place to work, we offer a wide range of opportunities to help achieve professional and personal goals and enable a healthy, balanced life.

More information can be found on our website.