Mechanical Design Engineer - Custom Engineering
Company profile
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), manufactures and sells material handling solutions for customers throughout the world. Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG), the material handling equipment business unit of TICO, focuses on the development and sales for material handling solutions such as forklifts, energy storage, digital technologies, and automation.
Recently the decision was taken to establish a TICO Pune Development Center for the forklift business in Pune, India. This newly established organization will be supporting the TMHG engineering teams worldwide with development centers located in Europe, North America, and Japan.
Role description
As a Mechanical Design Engineer in the Custom Engineering (CE) group, you will develop customized solutions for Toyota industrial vehicles based on dealer requests and specific customer needs for both internal combustion and battery/electric forklifts. The role includes preparing quotations, designing components and systems, creating engineering drawings and bills of materials, and supporting designs through production.
This position is with the TICO Pune Development Center, a sister company of Vanderlande, both of which are part of the parent organization, TICO. This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Group Leader of Mechanical Engineering.
Responsibilities / Key Activities:
The Mechanical Design Engineer has the following responsibilities and key activities:
- Review dealer requests and develop accurate, practical engineering solutions for special vehicle requirements.
- Prepare design quotations and request pricing and technical information from suppliers.
- Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and parts lists for Toyota Special Design Requests (TSDRs).
- Design and document customized components and systems for industrial vehicles.
- Prepare and maintain order-specific engineering bills of materials (BOMs).
- Use CAD and PLM/PDM tools, preferably CATIA and SmarTeam, to manage engineering design information.
- Understand the interaction of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in forklifts.
- Provide technical support for troubleshooting and confirming fit and function on production vehicles, coordinating with the US team as required.
- Own assigned designs and support them from design through production and continuous improvement (Kaizen).
- Communicate design decisions clearly with technical teams and internal customers.
- Participate in department Kaizen and Hoshin activities.
- Ensure accuracy, drawing quality, safe engineering practices, and timely completion of assigned work.
Location, Travel & Shift:
The location and travel are:
- Based at Pune at a combined location with Vanderlande India (Engineering hub of Vanderlande with >1000 FTE)
- Full time job (100%)
- Travel: Not Applicable
- Shift: Open to flexible shifts
Education & Experience
We search for a candidate with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
- Requires 3-5 years of experience in Product Design/ Development/Custom Engineering
- Experience with 3D CAD and PLM/PDM tools; CATIA and SmarTeam preferred.
- Interest in product design and understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic vehicle systems.
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and quality.
- Good verbal and written communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, curious, willing to learn independently, and comfortable with changing priorities.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams and communicate with stakeholders at different levels.
- Good time management, creative thinking, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Diversity & inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field
- 3-5 years of experience in product design, product development, or custom engineering
- Experience with 3D CAD and PLM/PDM tools
- Experience or interest in product design and mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic vehicle systems
- Strong technical aptitude, analytical problem-solving skills, and attention to detail and quality
- Good verbal and written communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
- Good time management, creative thinking, and ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience with CATIA and SmarTeam
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
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.
