Project Technician - Order Processing

Details:

Position: Project Technician - Order Processing

Location: Chennai, India

Job Summary/Overview

Playing a key-role between the customer and factory in Germany

• Manage and process customer orders with a focus on technical accuracy and timely execution.
• Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with the German team.
• Review and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company standards.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments (sales, offer-management. engineering,

procurement, production, accounting, controlling, logistics,) and external stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in order processing and project workflows.
• Assist in contract review and ensure alignment with German commercial law and international

standards.

• Create documents like order confirmations, bills, guarantees as well as internal documents

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring needs-based communication in unclear situations

Ensuring compliance with technical requirements and safety standards

• Ensuring compliance with commercial rules and laws
• Independent recognition of priorities and corresponding processing of customers orders

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Communication skills in English and German to ensure the continuity of information
• Ability to keep track and organize work from multiple jobs at once, keeping deadlines.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Able to work within a global team in a remote working environment.

Continuous improvement mindset. Result-driven. Quality-driven.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related technical field

• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical order processing or project coordination
• Excellent communication skills in English and German in speech and writing
• Basic understanding of German commercial law (e.g., BGB, HGB) and international contract

principles

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technical aspects
• Solid commercial knowledge including pricing, costing, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.