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We are looking for a Chief Engineer, Mechanics to join our Customer Engineering team in Tampere. In this role, you will take technical responsibility for mechanical engineering within our horizontal transportation projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that our customer deliveries meet high functional and safety standards through effective design, coordination, and collaboration. As the lead technical authority for your discipline, you will oversee the mechanical engineering process from the sales phase through to project completion
The role is based in Tampere, Finland and you will report to the Engineering Manager, Mechanics.
What are your key responsibilities:
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Project Engineering & Delivery: Act as the main responsible person for mechanical engineering in defined customer projects. This includes coordinating tasks to ensure on-time delivery, managing workloads, and reporting progress to Project Managers.
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Design Oversight: Perform design tasks and oversee the work of nominated internal and external personnel. You will review and approve design documentation and manage the ECO approval process.
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Lead Engineering Coordination: Coordinate the work of engineers across different disciplines (e.g., Automation and R&D) to ensure technical cohesion.
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Sales & Tender Support: Provide technical expertise during the sales process, including reviewing customer specifications, creating technical sales material (such as dimensional drawings), and providing engineering time estimations.
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Process Development: Participate in New Product Development (NPD) projects and R&D actions for straddle carriers, contributing to the continuous improvement of our engineering ways of working.
What we offer you:
"When we solve something complex together for a customer, it's not just a technical win - it's a trust win."
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Rewards that truly count: Enjoy meaningful rewards that support your everyday life and well-being, including a company mobile phone, a flexible Edenred benefit for lunch, commuting, or wellness services, and comprehensive healthcare through Mehiläinen, enhanced by our health insurance fund for additional coverage and peace of mind.
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Safety that moves us forward: Build your career with a company rooted in safety since the 1940s, ensuring stability and an environment that empowers you to speak and be heard.
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Work-life balance: We value flexibility and understand the importance of balancing professional and personal life. Our hybrid working model allows you to work remotely while spending 3 days per week in the office, supporting both individual focus and team collaboration. Flexible working hours further help you structure your day in a way that works best for you and your team.
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Purpose that drives change: You'll contribute to solutions that transform global trade, creating environmental and operational innovations. You'll be in the driver's seat of ideas, developing digital technologies that set industry standards and position us as the forerunner.
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People who move together: You'll collaborate with people who build lasting relationships through global expertise, connections, and a commitment to sustainability.
Become part of our global network of 5,200 professionals across 120+ countries, where your work drives innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact around the world.
What you bring to the role:
- Education: M.Sc. or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technology discipline.
- Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering or product development.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in 3D design software (Catia V5 is highly preferred). Familiarity with horizontal transportation or straddle carrier applications is a significant advantage. Proficiency in standard office tools (Google Workspace).
- Language skills: Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and cross-cultural environment. You should have a collaborative mindset and an interest in developing engineering processes.
Ready to elevate your career? Apply today!
Join us and take the next step in your career journey with Kalmar! Please submit your CV in English.
Closing Date: 15/2/2026
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