This is more than just a job – it is your chance to build a career with a global leading provider at a time of real momentum and positive change. We have a strong team, top quality products, and a clear growth agenda. The opportunity to step in and shape the future of our business, while building your own career is here.

Jungheinrich is one of the world’s fast growing materials handling companies. Headquartered in Hamburg and employing over 20,000 people across 42 countries, we have been a leading provider in the industry since 1953. Our success comes from being OPEN to new ideas, ACTIVE by taking ownership and driving outcomes, EFFICIENT in delivering solutions, and showing that WE CARE about our people, our customers, and the environment.

Globally recognised as one of the top 1% most sustainable companies, Jungheinrich is committed to climate neutrality and innovation that lasts. To further accelerate our growth in line with the global business strategy, we have an opportunity for a Senior Automation Design Manager to join us on a permanent full-time basis in Sydney, NSW, Australia .

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the growth and development of Jungheinrich's Warehouse Equipment and Automation capability across Australia and New Zealand. The Senior Automation Design Manager will play a key role in providing technical expertise, solution development and project sales support across conventional warehouse equipment. The role will also support the design and integration of automated systems.

Role Responsibilities

- Support the growth of Jungheinrich's Warehouse Equipment and Automation capability across Australia and New Zealand.
- Provide technical design support for warehouse equipment, racking and automation solutions.
- Support the design and integration of systems including conveyors, mobile robots, AGV/AMR systems, AutoVNA, WMS/WCS interfaces and ASRS solutions.
- Review customer operations, site information, material flow,



storage requirements and commercial objectives to develop practical and suitable solutions.
- Prepare and review layouts, technical concepts, costings, quotation, proposals, and project assumptions.
- Assist with customer opportunities from early enquiry through to proposal, quotation and project handover.
- Ensure proposed solutions are safe, compliant, practical, scalable and commercially viable.
- Work closely with Sales, Implementation, Service, suppliers, international support teams and external partners to develop accurate and deliverable solutions.
- Support the review of contract terms, technical requirements, project risks, commercial assumptions and handover documents.
- Monitor project opportunities, bid quality, pipeline progress, gross profit assumptions and potential risks.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, internal stakeholders and international Jungheinrich teams.
- Keep informed of market trends, competitor activity, customer needs and new automation technologies.
- Share knowledge with the wider team and help strengthen local automation design capability.

About You

At Jungheinrich Australia we are proud of our culture and want to protect what we are building. Change can be difficult and is not for everyone, and we are therefore very selective about who we invite to join our team, investing the time in getting to know the whole you and for you to get to know us. Your career is important, and we want you to be sure that our prospect is the right one for you.

You will ideally be an experienced technical design professional with a strong background in warehouse equipment,



automation or material handling solutions. You will bring a strong combination of technical design capability, commercial awareness and hands‑on customer project involvement.

Responsible for supporting the growth and development of Jungheinrich's Warehouse and Automation capability across Australia and New Zealand. This will include providing technical design expertise, solution development and project sales support across conventional warehouse equipment, racking and complex automated material‑handling systems.

You Will Have

- A relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 year's experience in warehouse equipment, automation, material handling, racking, ASRS, system integration or similar technical project environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of warehouse layout planning, material flow, storage concepts, equipment selection, system sizing and project costing.
- A structured, detail‑orientated approach with a focus on accuracy, quality, documentation and handover.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary – Be rewarded for the experience and skills you bring.
- Exclusive vehicle discounts – Enjoy top tier national fleet pricing on a wide range of Volkswagen Group Australia vehicles.
- Health & lifestyle savings – Access Wherefit corporate benefits and save up to 50% on gyms, wellness programs, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Take advantage of confidential, professional support whenever you need it.
- Supportive team culture – A supportive, collaborative environment where a healthy high-performance culture is paramount and success is shared and celebrated.
- Job security - An international leading provider.

We thank all applicants for their interest but regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Senior Automation Design Manager (City of Sydney)
🏢 Jungheinrich Australia
📍 City of Sydney