WHY join Schindler?

At Schindler, we are all about our culture! We focus on supporting our employees to meet their full potential through careful selection and constant development to make them a leader in their area. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop both personally and professionally whilst working with a great bunch of people. We offer job stability to our employees as we focus on promoting from within and foresee a growth trajectory of our business in the coming years.

At Schindler, We Elevate...

As a leading employer in the urban mobility industry, we look for highly engaging professionals who are driven to grow and advance their careers at a first-class organisation. Our goal is to have a highly motivated and engaged workforce led by talented management in a work environment that is stimulating and attractive to both current and prospective employees.

About the role:

Due to a promotion, we have a rare opportunity opened up for an Engineering manager to manage our Modernisation Solutions Centre in our Head Office based in Alexandra, Sydney. The role will report directly to our NI & MOD Sales Director.

Our modernisation engineers are a key contributor to the project success of any lift upgrade or fit out, and this role is responsible for overseeing our engineering team to provide support and guidance to our engineers, ensuring they are providing exceptional engineering solutions that fits customer requirements that are executable from a product compliance and efficiency perspective.

What’s in it for you:

• Highly Competitive base + 12% Super
• 10% annual Bonus incentive
• $20,000 car allowance
• Excellent opportunity for you to expand your experience at a world-leading Lift company
• Permanent full-time role
• A work/life balance organisation - Culture-first approach
• A great learning environment with a local and global team
• Access to the Employee benefits discount scheme
• A wide variety of social activities – even a day off for your birthday!
• Brand new purpose-built office in Alexandria with onsite parking or 4-minute walk from Mascot Station

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for managing key major projects, so it is very much a hands-on management position.
• Build and develop the Modernisation Solutions Centre team to deliver optimum outcomes
• Ensure that the correct modernisation solution has been sourced for customer requirements
• Ensure accurate designs are being produced and are compliant to QA procedures, codes and regulations
• Management of necessary inventory and supply chain for product designs
• Drive and promote safe behaviour and culture

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a similar engineering management role.
• Ideally be degree qualified in an appropriate technical or business-related discipline or from a strong lift industry background.
• Previous people management experience, particularly managing a team of engineers
• Demonstrated experience in achieving set goals and targets
• Proven engineering design and documentation skills, with experience using AutoCAD, 3D Modelling, Advanced Excel and Programming skills ideal
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with demonstrated skills in customer management
• A strong commitment to safety, quality, environment and customer relationships

About Schindler:

Schindler Lifts Australia is part of the Schindler Group, one of the top elevator companies in the world, spanning 100 countries with more than 64,000 employees worldwide. We are one of the largest suppliers of new elevators, escalators and moving walkways in Australia today, employing over 1,200 employees who design install, service and modernise urban transport systems for almost every building type. At Schindler, we differentiate ourselves with our modern technology and innovative people.

HOW to apply:

We are constantly looking for passionate and enthusiastic people with the energy and drive to build relationships and networks. At Schindler you will find a highly motivated and engaged working environment that lets you grow as an individual and allows you to plan your career.

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a Global Industry Leader and believe that you possess the required skills and qualifications to succeed in this role, click on the "APPLY" button

If you are an existing Schindler employee, please ensure you have discussed your application with your line manager prior to applying.

We support diversity and inclusion in all our workplaces; women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people with a multicultural background or a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note we do not accept applications from recruitment agents for any position, this includes those that are submitted directly to the company or where the recruiter has contacted a manager.