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Solution design engineer

Chelmsford
Alimak Group AB
Design engineer
Posted: 17 November
Offer description

Alimak Group is a global provider of sustainable vertical access and working at height solutions in the commercial, industrial and construction sectors. With a presence in more than 120 countries, the Group develops, manufactures, sells and services vertical access and working at heights solutions with focus on adding customer value through enhanced safety, higher productivity and improved cost efficiency.

The Group has a large installed base of elevators, service lifts, temporary and permanent hoists and platforms and building maintenance units around the world. The solutions portfolio also comprises of height safety protective equipment, load measurement & control, lifting & handling, and a global after-sales business model, with recurring revenue from spare parts and services such as inspection, certification, maintenance, refurbishments, replacements and training.

Founded in Sweden 1948, the Group has its headquarters in Stockholm, 26 production and assembly facilities in 15 countries and approximately 3,000 employees around the world.


Key tasks & responsibilities:

* Support to Sales Office / Sales & Projects: rapid budget pricing with reference drawings; final offers aligned to standards, local regulations and customer needs; approval drawings post‑award; lifecycle support and schedule
* Financial alignment: lowest compliant cost; concept design congruent with quoted price; PO checks for price validity, FX and ex‑works escalations; accurate cost sheets.
* Support to Engineering & Production: coordination across multi‑system tenders; “special tender” reviews where risk is high; “won job review”; launching sheet; clarifications to factory; FAT wrap‑ups; schedule control (ex‑works, launch, mechanical design)
* Continuous improvement: keep current with SDE instructions, safety and BMU trends; provide product/tooling feedback; contribute to transversal actions; maintain expert CAD knowledge.
* KPIs embedded: order intake); launch value; accuracy and completeness of outputs (drawings, calc sheets, cost sheets, specifications); on‑time delivery; milestone control
* Behavioral: ability to translate technical requirements to mixed audiences; deliver under tight deadlines; team player; “can‑do” ownership; cultural awareness; negotiation skills.
* Technical: mechanical concept/calculation skills; read blueprints/architecture; knowledge of building regulations; strong engineering experience; troubleshooting; CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks); quality systems; English fluency; time management
* Experience: design of integrated/customised solutions to tight timescales in an international/regional environment; thrives in change; (desirable) five years across complex engineering/operations.


Qualifications & Competencies:

* Ability to translate technical requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experienced in delivering designs to specifications within tight deadlines.
* Team player – able to work with other disciplines to get best solution.
* Strong ‘can do’ attitude with clear ownership of decisions.
* Ability to understand culture differences and translate any specific regional needs.
* Negotiations skills, client‑oriented mind,
* Mechanical skills for concept/sales design and calculations
* Strong knowledge of Architecture, how to read blueprints and drawings
* Good knowledge of all building regulations in jurisdiction of design
* Excellent troubleshooting and logical analysis skills.
* Computer Literate, especially on CAD (AutoCAD, Solidworks
* Knowledge of integrated systems and quality approach
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
* Experience of designing and delivering well thought out solutions in tight timeframes
* Experience of designing integrated solutions from both customised and predesigned work packets
* Experience with international organisation and multiple regions
* Thrives and enjoys working in a ‘change’ environment with all the ambiguity that can bring
* Degree in Engineering, or other equivalent qualifications


What we offer in this role:

* A Global Company
* A Safety Focused Employer
* A Sustainable Business
* Value‑based Culture
* Diverse Company
* Equal‑Opportunity Employer


The application process:

Alimak Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This will be a multistage interview process, which will be an initial Teams interview, followed by a face‑to‑face competency‑based interview.


How to apply :

To apply for the role, please send your CV and covering letter to: s.borkiewicz@alimakgroup.com


Alimak Group Company Values

Reaching new heights together – At Alimak Group we aim high. Our company vision and values serve as a strong foundation for our strategic plan; they drive our attitude toward the way we work and provide clarity and guidance around what we stand for as a company. Our values help us to ensure we all work towards the same goals and together with our vision they shape our culture and create a positive environment where we can achieve success.

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