Global Project Logistics Transport Engineering Manager

It’s more than a job

In an administrative role at Kuehne+Nagel, tasks such as managing office operations or coordinating schedules certainly contribute to your team's success, but they also provide meaningful moments for people around the world. Because your attention to detail supports your colleagues to perform at their best, such as ensuring the timely and seamless transport of hearing aids and advanced medical devices that change lives.

At Kuehne+Nagel, our work contributes to more than we imagine.

The primary purpose of the Global Project Logistics Transport Engineering Manager is to develop, maintain, and implement technical standards across Kuehne+Nagel’s global project logistics operations. This role plays a critical part in mitigating risk exposure, increasing the win ratio of project bids, and driving operational excellence. The position requires the use of CAD applications to create technical drawings and develop load‑securing concepts for overland transportation, including but not limited to road, rail, barge transfer, and site laydown operations.

The role gathers, translates, and prioritizes customer and operational requirements into actionable technical initiatives, while providing hands‑on support for on‑site operations and HSE‑related activities. This role ensures strong technical support and effective knowledge transfer for both internal and external stakeholders, enabling seamless customer implementations and the adoption of new technical solutions. Additionally, the position contributes to the organization’s transformation agenda by advancing sustainability within global project logistics engineering.

• The role interacts extensively with global and national project logistics teams, business units, functional units , customers, suppliers, and technology partners.
• Perform cargo securing calculations to ensure safe transport for all possible modes of transport.
• Develop technical drawings, including 2D and 3D CAD designs.
• Conduct route and site surveys, as well as feasibility studies.
• Select appropriate equipment based on vendor drawings and site conditions.
• Supervise operations and conduct pre‑shipment inspections.
• Develop comprehensive journey management plans to optimize transport routes and schedules.

• University degree in engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in project logistics or freight forwarding, ideally in large‑scale projects.
• Strong project management background, including solution design and technical implementation.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills across cultures and functions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, perform calculations, and work with 2D/3D CAD tools.
• Good understanding of transport regulations, engineering standards, and HSSE requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys, operations, and customer engagements.

A role that offers international exposure, hands‑on involvement in complex project logistics operations, and the opportunity to develop both technical and managerial capabilities. You will work closely with global teams, customers, and suppliers, gaining valuable experience across engineering, operations, and project execution. The position provides continuous learning, professional development opportunities, and a clear pathway for career growth within a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.