Lead Project Engineer

KION Group

. Translate project contractual technical requirements into engineering deliverables and tasks, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $82,875 - $121,550 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in translating technical requirements into engineering deliverables, managing project resources, and ensuring quality through established engineering standards. Strong ability to lead project teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and deliver results within budget and timelines.

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Bachelor’s Degree In EngineeringProject ManagementEngineering DeliverablesProblem SolvingCustomer Focus

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Hard Skills

Engineering StandardsDesign/LayoutEmulationOrder EntryDrawingsCommissioningKPI MonitoringRisk ManagementTechnical ReviewsProject Scheduling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCustomer FocusProblem SolverInfluencing SkillsTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Material HandlingProject Status ReportsFinancial ForecastsThird-Party ComponentsMatrixed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate project contractual technical requirements into engineering deliverables and tasks, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning
Identify engineering resources and assign tasks across project teams and external suppliers
Ensure deliverable and solution quality through established engineering standards and processes
Identify and resolve issues affecting engineering tasks
Monitor project/team performance and ensure KPIs are met
Deliver assigned work packages on time and within budget
Serve as the main contact for project management, installation, procurement, suppliers, manufacturing, and other stakeholders regarding engineering deliverables
Ensure third-party component and resale specifications are complete and accurate
Provide input on project schedules, engineering resource estimates, availability, and standard designs
Align with line managers regarding resource performance, skill sets, and availability
Track engineering progress and report project status
Create project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates
Support risk management and mitigation by documenting, escalating, and managing project risks; prepare PSR/PVRs
Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortems for continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics)
Prior experience leading project technical deliverables; material handling project experience preferred
5+ years of experience in engineering or project management
Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results
Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills
Ability to navigate, influence and operate in a strongly matrixed global organization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States
Dematic is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities