Engineering Manager Drivetrain, Function & Driver Environment

Konecranes; Markaryds kommun; On-site; SEK 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking an Engineering Manager, Drivetrain, Function & Driver Environment to lead a skilled team focused on Lift Truck mobility, hydraulics, ergonomics and driver comfort. You will drive system integration and installations, balancing ETO work with strategic R&D and ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery.

The role requires strong people leadership, hands-on design experience, and collaboration across engineering functions to support current customers and future product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in people management (Engineering Manager, Team Leader, or Technical Project Manager).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design for heavy equipment, material handling, lifting applications or automotive industries.
• Proficiency with modern CAD software, PLM systems, and FMEA.
• Extensive experience with physical architecture, packaging, and installation of hoses, cables, and aux equipment.
• Solid understanding of drivetrain, fluid power/hydraulics, ergonomics, and driver environment layout.
• Knowledge of functional safety and automotive regulatory compliance (ISO 13849, ISO 26262) is appreciated.
• Fluent in English; Swedish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of system integrators and design engineers.
• Manage resources balancing short-term ETO work and longer-term R&D projects.
• Manage budget, cost estimates and financial follow-ups for the team.
• Ensure engineering deliveries meet scope, quality requirements and timelines.
• Develop and quality-assure engineering methods and tools in line with safety standards.
• Mitigate technical risks and ensure functional machine safety and system compliance.
• Collaborate with Supply, Service, Product Support and other stakeholders for efficient engineering support.
• Drive knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and competence development.
• Handle work environment responsibility.

Skills

People management

Mechanical design

Drivetrain systems

Hydraulic systems

Ergonomics

FMEA

CAD software

PLM systems

Safety standards (ISO 13849, ISO 26262

English fluency

Swedish language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

FMEA risk-mitigation tools

Job description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

Are you ready to lead a skilled engineering team working at the heart of heavy lifting technology? We are looking for an Engineering Manager, Drivetrain, Function & Driver Environment to lead a high-performing team focused on Lift Truck’s mobility, power, hydraulic functions as well as ergonomics and driver comfort. The team’s nature is very much about system integration and installations of hoses, cables and auxiliary equipment.

In this role, you will combine technical leadership with people management, resource planning and cross-functional collaboration. Your team will work with both customer-specific Engineering-to-Order solutions and strategic R&D projects for next-generation drivetrain/hydraulics/operator environment solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of system integrator and 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.

Qualifications

What should you bring?

As a person, you take an analytical and fact-based approach, communicate clearly, and can combine a broad strategic view with attention to detail. You enjoy working in a cooperative, cross-functional environment and have a curious, can-do mindset.

To succeed in this position, you also have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 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. Mobile equipment experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with modern CAD software, PLM systems, and risk-mitigation tools like FMEA.
• Extensive experience with physical architecture, packaging, and the installation of hoses, cables, and auxiliary equipment.
• Solid understanding of drivetrain systems, fluid power/hydraulic systems, vehicle ergonomics, and driver environment layout.
• Practical knowledge of functional safety, machine safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849, ISO 26262), and automotive regulatory compliance, is appreciated.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; fluent Swedish is a strong advantage.

Additional Information

Why join us?

You will be part of a global company with strong engineering expertise, where collaboration, continuous learning and practical innovation are part of everyday work.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to influence solutions that are central to the performance, safety and reliability of Lift Trucks. You will lead an experienced engineering team, work with both current customer needs and future product development, and contribute to technologies that help move what matters in a safer, more productive and sustainable way.

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs. Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.