The Role
Design and deliver mechanical engineering work for airport baggage handling projects: create 2D/3D drawings and models, perform spatial analysis and calculations, resolve clashes, specify equipment, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, support installation/commissioning, maintain documentation, and mentor junior engineers while meeting schedule and quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job TitleMechanical Project Engineer IIJob DescriptionOverviewAre you looking to advance your engineering career and take ownership of meaningful project deliverables while continuing to develop your technical and leadership capabilities? At Vanderlande, we are seeking motivated engineers who are ready to build upon their engineering foundation and contribute to the successful execution of airport baggage handling system projects across North America.As the global market leader for future-proof logistics process automation, Vanderlande supports baggage handling operations at more than 600 airports globally, including 12 of the top 20 airports, and provides automation solutions for leading parcel and warehousing customers.We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer II to support the North American Engineering Airport Department. Vanderlande’s Airport Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, coordination, installation support, and commissioning of baggage handling systems throughout North America. The MPE II is expected to independently perform engineering tasks and manage assigned project deliverables while collaborating with Project Lead Engineers, discipline leads, and project stakeholders.Success in this role requires strong technical fundamentals, attention to detail, effective communication skills, ownership of deliverables, and the ability to balance technical, schedule, cost, and customer requirements. The MPE II must be capable of solving routine engineering challenges independently while recognizing when escalation or collaboration is required.
Key Responsibilities:Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Requirements:
Desired Qualifications
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Responsibilities:Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Translate customer drawings, specifications, and project requirements into mechanical design deliverables.
- Develop and modify 2D customer approval drawings, installation drawings, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Create and maintain 3D models utilizing Autodesk and Vanderlande design tools.
- Perform clash detection reviews and coordinate resolution efforts with other engineering disciplines.
- Perform spatial analysis of maintenance access, clearance envelopes, egress pathways, installation constraints, and forklift aisles.
- Perform system and component level calculations including throughput, motor power, belt pull, equipment loading, and structural reaction forces.
- Engineer standard and moderately complex non-standard mechanical interfaces and project-specific applications.
- Specify mechanical equipment including Vanderlande-manufactured and third-party purchased components.
- Create and maintain equipment lists, conveyor lists, motor manifests, bills of materials, and engineering tracking documents.
- Participate in internal design reviews, model reviews, and project coordination meetings.
- Coordinate engineering deliverables with Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, and Project Management teams.
- Document engineering decisions through design reports, installation files, engineering instructions, and field support documentation.
- Support site surveys, installation activities, commissioning efforts, and issue resolution.
- Manage assigned project deliverables while maintaining schedule commitments and communicating status, risks, and required actions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and development of engineering standards, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and new team members as assigned.
- Follow Vanderlande safety, quality, and engineering standards throughout project execution.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
- Minimum 2–5 years of relevant engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Experience in mechanical design, industrial systems, automation, material handling, manufacturing, construction, or related industries.
- Ability to independently execute engineering assignments with limited supervision.
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with Autodesk design tools including Revit, Navisworks, ACC/BIM360, or similar platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced project environment.
- Ability to document engineering decisions and maintain project records.
- Working knowledge of engineering calculations and design principles.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Willingness to learn and continuously improve technical and project execution skills.
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to approximately up to 15%-20% as required for project support.
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally during the initial onboarding and training period. International assignments may be required for up to three (3) months to support technical training, product familiarization, and integration into Vanderlande engineering processes.
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally thereafter as required for project support, training, site surveys, installation support, and commissioning activities.
Desired Qualifications
- Design experience within the material handling, airport, logistics, automation, or industrial equipment industries.
- Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams.
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements, ergonomics, and applicable industry standards.
- Experience with BIM coordination and model review processes.
- Experience supporting installation, commissioning, or field engineering activities.
- Knowledge of airport baggage handling systems.
- Experience with project planning, deliverable tracking, and engineering change management.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or closely related field
- Minimum 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Experience in mechanical design, industrial systems, automation, material handling, manufacturing, construction, or related industries
- Ability to independently execute engineering assignments with limited supervision
- Ability to read, interpret, and develop engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Experience with AutoCAD and familiarity with Autodesk design tools (Revit, Navisworks, ACC/BIM360, or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced project environment
- Ability to document engineering decisions and maintain project records
- Working knowledge of engineering calculations and design principles
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Willingness to learn and continuously improve technical and project execution skills
- Willing and able to travel domestically up to approximately 15-20% for project support
- Willing and able to travel internationally for initial onboarding/training (up to 3 months) and as required thereafter
- Design experience within material handling, airport, logistics, automation, or industrial equipment industries
- Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
- Familiarity with OSHA requirements, ergonomics, and applicable industry standards
- Experience with BIM coordination and model review processes
- Experience supporting installation, commissioning, or field engineering activities
- Knowledge of airport baggage handling systems
- Experience with project planning, deliverable tracking, and engineering change management
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization
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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.
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The Company
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.
