SeniorEngineerR+DManager

The Senior R&D Engineering Manager is an experienced engineer with a strong background in industrial automation and intralogistics who will lead the engineering team responsible for developing customer options for existing machines and creating new machines and products. The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with proven leadership experience, guiding the organization’s operational and product strategies while supporting innovation and international growth. # **We offer:** Key Responsibilities • Lead a team of experienced engineers responsible for developing new products and customer options (modifications of existing machines and projects). • Build and structure a high‑performing R&D engineering team. • Propose and define new products that can be added to the company’s portfolio. • Supervise and coordinate the entire R&D team, being responsible for design, manufacturing support, CE certification, and testing (mechanical, electrical, PLC, and software). • Identify and develop new suppliers for manufacturing and design processes in order to reduce the cost of new machines and customer options. • Define and manage development planning, including responsibility for the P&L of each development project. • Define and implement cost‑reduction initiatives across all developments while maintaining the high quality standards defined by KION. • Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and KION policies. • Collaborate closely with the Sales and Realization departments. • Monitor development performance, including financial results, operational efficiency, and achievement of strategic objectives. • Provide leadership and direction to engineering teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Education and Skills • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Industrial Electronics or a related technical field. • Additional executive or business management education is considered an adva