Global Logistics & Transportation Expert (f/m/d)

Palfinger•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

At PALFINGER, we have been lifting goods to a new level for over 90 years - with a pioneering and passionate spirit. As a global technology and engineering company, we are the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative crane and lifting solutions. Our success is based on the tireless efforts of our approximately 12,350 employees, who contribute their as and energy to our vision. With us, you can expect a dynamic working environment full of opportunities for personal and professionalvelopment. Become part of our team and start your career at PALFINGER. Join PALFINGER in Oklahoma City as our Application Engineering Lead, TKS R D, where you'll gu a talented team insigning chassis integrations, custom bodies, and or projects thating real impact to our manufacturing operations. In this hands-on lership role, you'll coordinate across teams to ensure every project islivered on time, on budget, and with precision. If you're ready to shape innovative engineering solutions and lead with purpose, we'd love to have you on our team.

Requirements

Bachelor'sgree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or related field with relevant experience; 6-10 years in manufacturing and/or R D, plus at least 1 year of engineering team lership preferred.
Proficiency in Creo, Creo Simulate, ANSYS, Windchill, EPDM; strong MS Excel and ERP systems skills; familiarity with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint; SAP HANA S4 experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, andcision-making abilities with initiative to drive tasks to completion; capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Effective verbal, written, and listening skills with the ability to present to management and work cross-functionally with production teams.
Ability to accurately prepare regular reports (daily to annual) and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the TKS R D team, overseeing project specifications, reviewing and approvingsign changes, setting technical goals, coordinating engineering activities, and supporting staff recruitment, placement, and evaluation.
Act as the primary point of contact for daily business needs, attending Tier meetings, leading cross-functional sessions (Custom Or Reviews and others), and aligning requirements with operations, sales, purchasing, and quality teams.
Drive testing and problem-solving efforts, including new productvelopment, custom applications, and failure analysis, while recommending effective solutions and improvements.
Coordinate project execution and resources, preparing specifications, managing budgets, bids, and contracts, supervising integration of technical activities, and handling administrative functions such as reports, rules, and material/service recommendations.
Communicate and present findings to stakehors by assessing feasibility, explaining proposals and reports, escalating challenges to management, and ensuring projects arelivered on time and on budget.