Project Lead Engineer

KION Group

. Manage and oversee all engineering deliverables from project kick-off through customer acceptance .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering deliverables, translating technical requirements into actionable tasks, and ensuring project completion within budget and quality standards. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.

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Project ManagementEngineering Deliverables ManagementCustomer FocusProblem SolvingTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Engineering DegreeProject ManagementTask AssignmentKPI MonitoringRisk ManagementTechnical ReviewsFinancial ForecastingSchedule UpdatesDesign/Layout TranslationEmulation

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationCustomer FocusInfluencing SkillsProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Material HandlingEngineering StandardsThird-Party ComponentsGlobal OrganizationContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee all engineering deliverables from project kick-off through customer acceptance
Translate customer technical requirements into defined engineering tasks and ensure completion on time, within budget, and with quality
Identify and assign tasks to appropriate engineering teams and coordinate activities across Engineering, CoEs, Software, and third-party providers
Translate contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks, including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning
Identify resources across engineering teams and external suppliers and assign project tasks
Ensure deliverable and solution quality through adherence to 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 specifications for third-party components and resale are accurate and complete
Provide schedule and engineering resource estimates with the SIM and influence use of standard designs
Align with line managers regarding performance, skill sets, and availability of project engineering resources
Track engineering progress and report project status
Create project status reports, financial forecasts, and schedule updates
Support project risk management and mitigation by documenting, escalating, and managing risks; prepare PSR/PVRs
Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortems to support 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
Employer will not 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