Lead Mechanical Engineer – Product Lifecycle Management, Installation Automation Systems

Lead Mechanical Engineer

KONE Technology and Innovation Unit (KTI) is where the magic happens at KONE. It’s where we combine the physical world – escalators and elevators – with smart and connected digital systems. We are changing and improving the way billions of people move within buildings every day. We are on a mission to expand and develop new digital solutions that are based on emerging technologies.

KONE R&D brings together top talent from different disciplines into an industry-leading product and technology organization. We thrive in solving complex customer challenges, connecting legacy with the latest technologies across hardware and software engineering. In fact, roughly half of our R&D roles are in software. Agile ways of working mean that we are better able to meet our customers’ rapidly evolving needs for speed and innovation, in a global environment.

At KONE, we are developing advanced mechanical and mechatronic systems to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality elevator installations around the world.

We’re looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer to take full ownership of our installation automation tools and systems throughout their lifecycle – ensuring they remain reliable, cost-effective, and well-supported from launch to retirement.

You’ll be a design leader working at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and supplier collaboration, closing the loop between what is designed, what is built, and what is used on-site. This role is about making sure our automation solutions help installation teams work faster, safer, and smarter – and evolve alongside customer and business needs.

This position is located in Hyvinkää, Finland. We work in a hybrid way mixing office and remote work, with a minimum of three office days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Product Change Management (PCM) – Drive product change requests and engineering change orders, ensuring updates are correctly implemented in CAD models, drawings, and PLM/PDM systems.

Lifecycle Management – Oversee products from launch to end-of-life, monitoring field performance, addressing issues, and driving continuous improvement to extend product lifespan and value.

Cost Optimization – Identify opportunities for cost-reduction through material selection, design efficiency, and manufacturing improvements.

Supplier & Factory Interface – Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers, collect feedback, address quality concerns, and lead corrective initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with sales, sourcing, service, and production teams to ensure system improvements align with operational goals and customer needs.

Technical Documentation – Maintain up-to-date drawings, specifications, and assembly instructions to ensure clear and consistent information across the lifecycle.

BOM Accuracy & Data Integrity – Maintain and update Bills of Materials to ensure accuracy, compliance, and manufacturability.

What We’re Looking For

-Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

-3+ years’ experience in mechanical design with exposure to full-lifecycle product management or PCM practices

-Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

-Experience working with suppliers and incorporating feedback into design improvements

-Proven experience with CAD (e.g., Creo) and PLM/PDM systems

-Good understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and cost optimization principles

-Able to manage multiple engineering changes and maintain meticulous data accuracy

Join us to keep great products performing at their best!