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As one of the world's leading providers of tailor-made and process-automated solutions, Vanderlande reliably creates the most innovative, effective, and sustainable processes and systems for every individual customer requirement. With over 9.000 employees globally, we support more than 600 airports, parcel service providers such as DHL, UPS, and FedEx and global e-commerce companies like Zalando.
In your role as Design Safety Engineer (m/f/d), you ensure machine and design safety across complex engineering projects. From early concept to site implementation, you identify risks, apply regulations, and guide teams in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient solutions.
Your Responsibilities:
Be a “Go to” person for the Sales, Service and Engineering department; you advise (multidisciplinary) based on applicable standards (ISO, IEC, EN etc.)
Audit the design safety and compliancy process from start of pre bid phase Sales, engineering onwards
Consulting & Authority for Health Safety and Risk Analyses
Consulting & Authority for mandatory DSE, deliverables (documents)
Verify safety solutions within projects & where necessary discuss these with stakeholders (e.g. Project Manager/Project Leader/Supervisors)
Setup and provide Safety Training
Execute site inspection on Design Safety (Mech/EM/Controls)
Check technical files for compliancy and prepare Declarations
Contribute to continuous Improvement of design safety and compliancy
What do we ask from you?
Completed degree in engineering or a comparable field of study
Strong knowledge of international safety regulations and standards (e.g. EU, UK, Asia, NA)
Experience in risk analysis, HSRA, and conformity assessment processes
Ability to advise on safety risks and propose mitigation strategies
Familiarity with CADRA, design reviews, and validation planning
Structured approach to planning and prioritizing safety tasks across projects
Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
Experience in site inspections and interaction with authorities
Proactive mindset for continuous improvement and mentoring
Willingness to travel up to 35%
What We Offer:
Flexible working hours and a hybrid work model
30 vacation days and the option for 20 days of workation per year within the EU
Christmas bonus
Group accident insurance and capital-forming benefits
Our job bike program
Annual salary-relevant performance reviews
… and much more!
Any questions? Feel free to reach out!
Daniel Krause: +49 2161 6800-455
Vanderlande Industries GmbH & Co. KG
At Vanderlande, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our capacity for innovation and lead to better results. We are a company that promotes diversity and acts without discrimination. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their ethnic origin, religion, skin colour, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or possible disabilities.
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What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
