Kardex is a leading provider of material handling and automation solutions, focused on revolutionizing supply chain efficiency with advanced technology and tailored engineering solutions. We are seeking a skilled Project Engineer to support the planning, design, and execution of material handling projects, ensuring high standards of performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
The Project Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage engineering deliverables, support installation phases, and ensure successful project completion. This role is pivotal to the seamless execution of projects, requiring technical acumen, project coordination skills, and a strong focus on customer needs.
Your tasks
Job Purpose
Project Engineering & Support
• Assist in designing and engineering solutions for automated material handling systems.
• Support project teams in developing detailed engineering plans and coordinating project resources.
• Provide technical support throughout project lifecycles, including installation, testing, and commissioning.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Collaborate with project managers, customers, and external vendors to clarify project needs, resolve technical issues, and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Act as a key liaison between engineering, operations, and sales to streamline project communication and execution.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure that engineering deliverables meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular quality checks and inspections to maintain project integrity and operational safety.
Continuous Improvement & Optimization
• Identify and suggest enhancements for engineering processes and project execution methods.
• Monitor project outcomes to drive improvements in design, resource efficiency, and overall system performance.
Job Requirements
Training/Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field).
Professional Experience:
• Experience in project engineering or design within the material handling or automation industry.
• Proficiency in engineering design software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of project management principles, with exposure to methodologies like Agile and Lean being a plus.
Skills and Abilities:
• Exceptional technical problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic project environment.
Other Requirements:
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
• Understanding of automated material handling systems or similar technologies is preferred.
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What We Do
Kardex is a global industry partner for intralogistics solutions and a leading provider of automated storage solutions and material handling systems.
Kardex consists of two entrepreneurially managed divisions, Kardex Remstar and Kardex Mlog. Kardex Remstar develops, manufactures, and maintains dynamic storage and retrieval systems, while Kardex Mlog offers integrated material handling systems and automated high-bay warehouses.
Kardex also acts as a global AutoStore™ partner, offering flexible and modular storage and order fulfillment solutions. Kardex Remstar, Kardex Mlog, and Kardex AutoStore are partners to their customers throughout the entire life cycle of a product or solution, starting with the assessment of customer requirements, through planning, realization, and maintenance of customer-specific systems, to ensuring high availability and low life cycle costs by means of customer-oriented life cycle management.
The Group employs around 2,500 people in over 30 countries. Kardex Holding AG has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1989.
