Manager - Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories)

Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories)
Do you aspire to manage a distinguished engineering group focused on the green energy transition? At NKT, we are looking for a motivated and experienced Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories) to head our Accessories Engineering team in Chennai.

This is a unique opportunity to innovate high-voltage cable accessories, working closely with international stakeholders and contributing to a sustainable energy future. You will play a key role in innovation, developing skills, and ensuring the completion of engineering projects that power the world. Are you ready to manage with purpose and create a global impact?

Facilitate innovation and lead a global engineering team
As Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Cable Accessories), you will lead a team of skilled engineers, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of mechanical design solutions for high-voltage cable accessories.

You will be responsible for strategic planning, resource management, and a culture of innovation and collaboration. Your leadership will directly affect project talent development and customer satisfaction.

Your responsibility will be to:

• Lead and manage the Accessories Engineering team, ensuring alignment with global objectives
• Oversee project planning, tender preparation, and product development activities
• Facilitate competency development and performance management within the team
• Collaborate with international stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution
• Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the department

You will report to the Sr. Manager – Accessories Engineering and the Operations Head – HVS KKA G3C. The role is based in Chennai, with occasional travel as required.

Strategic Leader With Global Engineering Experience
We are looking for an inclusive leader who thrives in a multicultural environment. You are a person who inspires others, communicates effectively, and realizes outcomes through collaboration and innovation. You enjoy mentoring others and developing capable teams.

You also have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 20+ years of industrial experience, including 8+ years in team management and international collaboration
• Deep knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with cable accessories such as terminations, joints, and hang-offs.

Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and PLM systems

Facilitate global engineering excellence
NKT is committed to a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

At NKT, you will be part of a collaborative and international team where your ideas and contributions are valued. We offer continuous learning opportunities, leadership development programs, and the chance to work on impactful projects that support the global energy transition. Join us and grow your career in a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 31st December 2025. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow

About NKT
At the factory in Karlskrona, NKT is designing, developing and manufacturing the high-voltage power cable solutions enabling the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will join a diverse organization at an internationally recognized engineering center operating one of the most advanced high-voltage test halls, a state-of-the-art cable manufacturing and the NKT Victoria – the most sustainable cable-laying vessel in the offshore industry.

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.