The Project Engineer will manage the portfolio of automated logistics projects, coordinating between sales, engineering, and customers to ensure successful implementation. They are responsible for developing logistic concepts, managing bid processes, and providing technical support for AGV and AMR solutions.
The ABU Project Engineer will work with the ABU Sales Managers to help our customers to optimise their in-house material flows to achieve major cost savings. Whilst based from home, this role will require a high degree of autonomy and travel, mainly in the UK&I but with some European travel for training and to visit factories and reference sites.
We offer:
Accountable for the Portfolio of Projects in the UK&I for STILL and Linde (use of internal reporting tools; eg. Sharepoint, VNAP, SAP)
Engineering & Design
Support Sales in the offer phase. This includes the validation of the budget cost of PMs, Planner, Simulations, the planning proposed by Sales & SD and review of the scope of the project
Ensure specifications and configurations match customer needs for a successful implementation of an offering
Development of customers’ and application specific logistic concepts to set up automated guided vehicles (AGV), AMR, VNA and any KION Automated solution
Focus on risk and opportunity management and mitigation plans. Prepare escalation reporting and decision papers to the Sales Directors & Leadership Team
Analysis and planning of the end to end processes in consideration of complex solution requirements (Product- and service requests)
Communication skills
Co-ordinate and project manage all parties involved in the bid process to ensure everyone is aware of the level of contribution expected of them and the set deadlines - Liaising with wide variety of internal resources in order to collate relevant information to ensure a high-quality bid.
Organise and attend bid kick off meetings (handover to Project management & customer realisation)
Supporting Project Managers post sale
Technical support of our Logistic-Distribution Engineers regarding AGV / AMR projects for STILL & Linde
Elaboration and mentoring of the coordination with customers regarding technical and final offers
Liaising with the factory on special requirements and applications
Market survey
Develop win themes and USPs
Conduct local area research, develop competitor intelligence and market analysis
Supporting proof of concept demonstrations
Safety & regulations
Work with and understand all relevant regulations and ensuring all HSE requirements are met within the proposal
Tasks and Qualifications:
Bachelor, Master or Diploma degree in engineering, computer science, logistics or similar education. A candidate with the relevant industry experience would be considered
IT Skill required including Autocad / MS Project
Interest in complex technical interrelations
Experience with industrial or logistic projects preferred
Good communication skills in English, further languages preferred
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