Lead Mechanical Design Specialist - Rope Hoist Development

Lead Specialist, RH Platform

Company Description

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Lead Specialist to join our Rope Hoist Development team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end mechanical design and refinement of hoist components, ensuring our lifting solutions remain at the cutting edge of safety and efficiency.

From initial ideation to final standard production drawings, you will work within a high-performance environment utilizing industry-leading CAD and PLM tools.

Key Responsibilities

Core Design & Engineering

• Ideation: Conceptualize new design solutions and participate in the early-stage development of hoist sub-systems.
• Calculations: Perform rigorous design calculations using corporate standard methods to ensure structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.
• Mechanical Design: Develop high-quality components for hoist systems, specializing in casted parts, sheet metal, and complex fabrications.
• Sustainability & Innovation: Actively participate in and drive design efforts for sustainability initiatives and product enhancements, constantly seeking opportunities for improvisation.

Technical Execution & Systems

• CAD/PLM Mastery: Create precise 3D models and standard production drawings using Siemens NX.
• Lifecycle Management: Manage all design data and revisions within the Teamcenter (TC) environment.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all drawings adhere to corporate standards and international engineering regulations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Business Processes & Documentation: Provide technical data to the Sales Configurator and Documentation teams.
• Prototyping & Testing: Provide Design/data for physical prototyping and product testing to validate designs.

Awareness of ISO 14001 & 45001 Standards

Qualifications

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) or Post-Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience, with a strong preference for candidates coming from a Research & Development (R&D) environment.
• Direct experience in the Material Handling Industry (cranes, hoists, conveyors, or similar lifting equipment) is highly desirable.

Technical & Soft Skills

• Software: Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX and Teamcenter is mandatory.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of casting, sheet metal, and fabrication processes.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interface effectively with cross-functional global teams.

Additional Information

Why Join the Rope Hoist Development Team?

You will be an integral part of a team where your designs aren't just theoretical—they move the world’s material handling industry. You’ll have access to world-class corporate design tools and a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and creative problem-solving. You'll also have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and continuously improving our product offerings.

What we offer?

•  Competitive Salary.
•  Work-Life balance.
•  Innovative and dynamic working environment.
•  Possibility to work in leading crane building company with leading technology.

Interested?

If this role sparked your interest, please submit your application as soonest, Please note that position will be filled when we find a suitable person. For more information, please contact Recruiter - harshita.agrahari@konecranes.com

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. That's 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.

Experience Level

Senior Level