Engineering Manager Drivetrain, Function & Driver Environment

Are you ready to lead a skilled engineering team working at the heart of heavy lifting technology We are looking for an Engineering Manager Drivetrain Function & Driver Environment to lead a high-performing team focused on Lift Trucks mobility power hydraulic functions as well as ergonomics and driver comfort. The teams nature is very much about system integration and installations of hoses cables and auxiliary equipment.

In this role you will combine technical leadership with people management resource planning and cross-functional collaboration. Your team will work with both customer-specific Engineering-to-Order solutions and strategic R&D projects for next-generation drivetrain/hydraulics/operator environment solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of system integrator and design engineers.
• Manage resources balancing short-term Engineering-to-Order work and longer-term R&D projects.
• Manage budget cost estimates and financial follow-ups for your team.
• Ensure engineering deliveries meet agreed technical scope quality requirements and timelines.
• Develop and quality-assure engineering methods and tools in line with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Mitigate technical risks and ensure functional machine safety and system compliance within your area.
• Work closely with Supply Service Product Support and other stakeholders to ensure efficient engineering support.
• Drive knowledge sharing continuous improvement and competence development in line with future product and technology roadmaps.
• Work environment responsibility.

Qualifications :

What should you bring

As a person you take an analytical and fact-based approach communicate clearly and can combine a broad strategic view with attention to detail. You enjoy working in a cooperative cross-functional environment and have a curious can-do mindset.

To succeed in this position you also have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Automotive Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in people management such as an Engineering Manager Team Leader or Technical Project Manager.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design specifically for heavy equipment material handling lifting applications or automotive industries. Mobile equipment experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with modern CAD software PLM systems and risk-mitigation tools like FMEA.
• Extensive experience with physical architecture packaging and the installation of hoses cables and auxiliary equipment.
• Solid understanding of drivetrain systems fluid power/hydraulic systems vehicle ergonomics and driver environment layout. 
• Practical knowledge of functional safety machine safety standards (e.g. ISO 13849 ISO 26262) and automotive regulatory compliance is appreciated.
• Fluency in spoken and written English; fluent Swedish is a strong advantage.

Additional Information :

Why join us

You will be part of a global company with strong engineering expertise where collaboration continuous learning and practical innovation are part of everyday work.

In this role you will have the opportunity to influence solutions that are central to the performance safety and reliability of Lift Trucks. You will lead an experienced engineering team work with both current customer needs and future product development and contribute to technologies that help move what matters in a safer more productive and sustainable way.

Interested

If this role sparked your interest please submit your application and CV in English via the Apply now button by 2 September 2026 at the latest. We will be reviewing applications already during the application period.

With further questions feel free to contact Marion Soon Global Talent Acquisition Specialist .

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most because we know we can always find a safer more productive and sustainable way. Thats why with 16 000 professionals in over 50 countries we are trusted every day to lift handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time