KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Functional Analyst

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Full-timeAntwerp, Belgium

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science is required.
Strong technical knowledge of analysis and synthesis is required.
Thorough knowledge of product design documentation is required.
The candidate must be customer-oriented and prioritize customer requirements.
The candidate must be able to work autonomously and contribute in a team setting.
Attention to detail and a strong focus on quality are required.
The candidate must communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
The candidate must be able to express themselves in English.
The candidate must be flexible and open to sporadic travel to projects abroad.

Responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements and develop tailored offboard solutions.
Identify opportunities to reuse and adapt solutions from previous projects to deliver cost-effective and efficient implementations.
Evaluate customer logistics processes and propose project-specific improvements and optimization opportunities.
Adapt and define software functionality to align with customer needs while maintaining standardization where possible.
Collaborate with AGV project teams, software engineers, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Act as the functional point of contact for System Software Engineers during the design and development phases.
Support Project Managers by defining project specifications, requirements, and scope.
Prepare, maintain, and manage production design and project documentation.
Identify, establish, and promote standards and best practices across projects.
Estimate project complexity, effort, timelines, and associated risks.
Facilitate communication between technical teams and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and incorporating them into future projects.

Desired Qualifications

Additional languages are a plus.

The Functional Analyst is responsible for analyzing and designing customer-specific offboard solutions for AGV projects. By leveraging knowledge from previous implementations and collaborating closely with customers and internal project teams, the role ensures efficient, scalable, and high-quality solutions that meet operational and business requirements.

We offer:

Join a fast-growing tech leader shaping the future of intralogistics.
Work in an international environment with diverse, talented teams.
Enjoy flexibility with adaptable working hours and up to 40% remote work.
Benefit from an attractive compensation package, including a company car, meal vouchers, and comprehensive insurance.
Recharge with 36 vacation days to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Tasks and responsibilities

Analyze customer requirements and develop tailored offboard solutions.
Identify opportunities to reuse and adapt solutions from previous projects to deliver cost-effective and efficient implementations.
Evaluate customer logistics processes and propose project-specific improvements and optimization opportunities.
Adapt and define software functionality to align with customer needs while maintaining standardization where possible.
Collaborate closely with AGV project teams, software engineers, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Act as the functional point of contact for System Software Engineers during the design and development phases.
Support Project Managers by defining project specifications, requirements, and scope.
Prepare, maintain, and manage production design and project documentation.
Identify, establish, and promote standards and best practices across projects.
Estimate project complexity, effort, timelines, and associated risks.
Facilitate communication between technical teams and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and incorporating them into future projects.

Required skills and experience

You have strong technical knowledge when it comes to analysis skills and need synthesis;
You have a bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science;
You have a thorough knowledge of product design documentation;
You are customer-oriented and attach great importance to customer requirements;
You can work autonomously but also express yourself in a team setting;
You have an eye for detail and attach great importance to quality;
You are a smooth communicator who can express yourself to both internal and external parties;
You can express yourself in English (additional languages are a plus);
You have a flexible attitude and are open to traveling sporadically to projects abroad.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded: 2006

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