Engineer/Senior Engineer-Tendering,Modernisation
KONE
3 - 5 years
Chennai
Posted: 06/07/2025
Job Description
Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 10 billion. We employ over 50,000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.
We are looking for a Senior Engineer for ITEC Chennai. Candidate must be willing to work to maximize collaboration with key stakeholders and responsible for sourcing of materials related activities.
Job Title – Senior Engineer-SL Tendering,MOD
What will you be doing?
Tendering Specialist support KONE’s Front Line sales need by providing tendering solutions that meet customer requirements and the business requirements of cost-effectiveness, on-time delivery and competitiveness.
Tendering Specialist is the FL contact for tendering issues.
This role will report to the SL Tendering Team Leader.
- Supports Front Lines globally in providing tendering solutions and specifications on elevator modernization business
- Is the FL contact for technical questions and costing support in tendering phase, before 0 (S-Plan). He/she may also participate in planning / specification meetings in SL.
- Coordinates specifications within Supply Line (also with Sourcing, Engineering or local subcontractors)
- Ensures that the proposed solution fulfils the codes, regulations and safety requirements as well as requirements of cost-effectiveness, on-time and competitiveness
- Manages tender drawings and related documents
- Makes the material specifications for KONE and local material. Checks and updates the specification based on variations.
- Evaluates and assure the consistency & accuracy of tender quotations.
- Prepares the logic and reliable quotation for volume product / nonstandard project / option, variation order (VO), feedback (FB), warranty claims, etc.
- Participates in product release related sessions and validates prices and configuration for MOD packages.
- Assist Supply Management with large or complex order phase change order transfer pricing.
- Work as part of project team to support tender SPOC (locally or globally)
Are you the one?
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred) or mechanical engineering
- 3 years of experience in Tendering, Technical support, Engineering, or project management.
- Good knowledge in Elevator products & components
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and SAP is must.
- Good communication in both spoken and written English
- Basic Microsoft Office usage skills
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
- Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
- Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
- Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
- You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded
Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator Industry
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers
About Company
KONE is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, providing innovative solutions for the installation, maintenance, and modernization of people flow systems. The company focuses on improving urban mobility and enhancing the sustainability of buildings through advanced technologies and services.
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