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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams and managing large-scale project portfolios within automation and manufacturing sectors. Proficient in financial performance analysis, project risk management, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

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Project Engineering LeadershipAutomation Systems ExpertiseFinancial Performance ManagementRisk ManagementTeam Development and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementControls ArchitectureSystems IntegrationContract AdministrationProcurement ProcessesRisk ManagementMechatronic Project OversightRevenue ResponsibilityContinuous ImprovementCustomer Technical Partnership

Soft Skills

MentorshipLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

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
Promote a culture of inclusion, accountability, continuous improvement, safety, customer satisfaction, employee experience, and predictable financial results
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 complex project, customer, financial, and technical issues
Coordinate software, controls, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, installation, vendors, subcontractors, and integrator partners
Own financial performance, forecasting, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete, and profitability analysis across the engineering project portfolio
Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure proactive issue management and governance
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 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