Job Description
Kardex AutoStore is seeking a motivated self-starter to be in the role of Engineering Manager - Projects. This full time position is to be based in either Sydney and shall report to the Regional Director of Operations APAC AutoStore.
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The Engineer Manager – Projects' main target is the management of AutoStore projects from contract to final acceptance. In close cooperation with sales, he contributes already in-the-sales phase to the potential project with his know how and experience. He supports a smooth transition from the sales into the implementation phase and later into the service phase. He/she shall be comfortable working in a startup environment and is open for a wide range of tasks at different locations.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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End-to-End Delivery: Manage AutoStore projects from contract signing to final customer acceptance.
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Planning & Budgeting: Establish, implement, and monitor project schedules, budgets, and engineering strategies.
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Process Improvement: Introduce lean project organizations, standard design solutions, and productive templates or calculation tools.
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Financial Optimization: Identify and implement strategies to financially improve project margins during execution.
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Stakeholder & Client Relations
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Sales Collaboration: Support project sales and ensure smooth transitions from sales to realization and service.
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Client Advisory: Maintain constant customer communication, evaluate project changes, and negotiate solutions.
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Cross-Functional Alignment: Liaise with marketing, research, and manufacturing managers on engineering aspects and solution design.
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Technical & Quality Leadership
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Operations Oversight: Direct, coordinate and optimize engineering and technical operations across the organization.
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Compliance & Standards: Ensure all plans and specifications conform to laws, regulations, and safety standards.
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Technical Review: Interpret drawings and advise on construction, production, and maintenance methods.
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Innovation: Contribute to research and development projects to differentiate solution offerings.
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Team Development
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Onboarding & Training: Train, onboard, and support new colleagues locally and across other locations.
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REQUIREMENTS
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Education: Tertiary qualification in Business administration or technical degree in engineering or a similar field.
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Minimum 5 years' experience with project management.
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Proven portfolio of managed projects.
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Experience with project and team management.
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Detailed understanding of logistics and IT processes.
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Microsoft office suite knowledge including OneNote.
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English – fluent (both spoken and written).
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Travel within the region – High.
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Behaviours & competence required to perform this role:
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Motivation to be a key member in setting up a new business (start-up environment).
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Entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
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Self-driven, result oriented with positive outlook to success.
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Advanced trouble-shooting skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Clear focus on high quality and ensuring all the customers' needs are met.
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Ability to establish effective working relationships across the boundaries.
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📌 Engineering Manager - Projects (New South Wales)
🏢 Kardex Remstar
📍 New South Wales