Chassis & Structure Engineering Lead

Konecranes Lifttrucks AB; Markaryds kommun; On-site; SEK 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Konecranes Lifttrucks AB is seeking an Engineering Manager, Chassis & Structure to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on mechanical design, strength calculation and structural integrity for Lift Trucks.

This role blends technical leadership with people management, resource planning and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver customer‑specific Engineering-to-Order work and strategic R&D projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in people management, such as an Engineering Manager, Team Leader, or Technical Project Manager.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design, specifically for heavy equipment, material handling, lifting applications, or automotive industries.
• Proficiency with modern CAD software, PLM systems, and risk-mitigation tools like FMEA.
• Familiarity with Engineering tools like Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Practical knowledge working with international safety standards and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., CE, ISO, OSHA, EN standards).
• Fluency in spoken and written English; fluent Swedish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of structural and chassis design engineers.
• Manage resources, balancing short-term Engineering-to-Order work and longer-term R&D projects.
• Manage budget, cost estimates, and financial follow-ups for your team.
• Ensure engineering deliveries meet agreed technical scope, quality requirements and timelines.
• Develop and quality-assure engineering methods and tools in line with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate technical risks and ensure functional machine safety and system compliance within your area.
• Work closely with Supply, Service, Product Support and other stakeholders to ensure efficient engineering support.
• Drive knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and competence development in line with future product and technology roadmaps.
• Work environment responsibility.

Skills

People management

Mechanical design

CAD

PLM

FMEA

FEA

Safety standards

English

Swedish (adv)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Structural/Aerospace Eng

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

FEA software

Job description

Konecranes Lifttrucks AB is seeking an Engineering Manager, Chassis & Structure to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on mechanical design, strength calculation and structural integrity for Lift Trucks.

This role blends technical leadership with people management, resource planning and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver customer‑specific Engineering-to-Order work and strategic R&D projects.