Director Engineering

KION Group

. Lead the Engineering function of the Modifications and Upgrades Business Unit for the United States.

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $159,000 - $233,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and managing large-scale mechatronic projects, with a strong focus on automation systems and financial performance. Proven ability to mentor team members, drive project success, and ensure effective collaboration across multiple disciplines.

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Project Engineering LeadershipAutomation Systems ExpertiseFinancial Performance ManagementRisk ManagementTeam Development and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementControls SoftwareSystems IntegrationContract AdministrationProcurement ProcessesRisk AssessmentMechatronic SystemsRevenue RecognitionCost AnalysisPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSAPPower BISharePointEngineering Tools

Industry Keywords

AutomationLogisticsManufacturingSoftware-Intensive EnvironmentsMechatronics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Engineering function of the Modifications and Upgrades Business Unit for the United States.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Mechanical and Electrical/Controls Engineers.
Set expectations, lead performance, and support team member career development.
Oversee a large portfolio of concurrent mechatronic projects, including controls software, WMS/WCS/WES, PLC updates, system upgrades, equipment rebuilds, system takeovers, and capacity expansions.
Ensure effective transition from Sales to Operations, including pre-contract support, estimating input, and project kickoff leadership.
Drive comprehensive project plans covering implementation, testing, acceptance, cutover, and launch strategies.
Serve as the primary escalation point for sophisticated project, customer, financial, and technical issues.
Coordinate across software, controls, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, installation, vendors, subcontractors, and integrator partners.
Own financial performance across the engineering project portfolio, including forecasting, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete, and profitability analysis.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
Ensure accurate project closeout and turnover to service and support organizations.
Develop and manage departmental budgets and business plans.
Identify new business opportunities and direct sustaining engineering projects.
Serve as a customer technical partner concern point and ensure service standards are met or exceeded.
Support follow-on business opportunities with sales and lifecycle services teams.
Represent engineering in long-term planning, operational reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of successful experience leading Project Engineering teams, preferably in automation, logistics, manufacturing, or software-intensive environments.
Proven experience leading large teams and large-scale project portfolios with significant revenue responsibility.
Strong understanding of automation systems, controls architectures, and systems integration; proven working knowledge of industrial and enterprise software systems.
Experience with contract administration, procurement processes (RFP/RFQ), subcontractor management, and risk management.
Proficiency with engineering tools and MS Office; SAP, Power BI, SharePoint or equivalent.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities