Project Leader Engineer III
The Project Leader Engineer III is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and transforming sold projects into fully functional system designs. This role requires extensive planning and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective, and efficient project execution.
As the technical lead and primary communication bridge between teams, customers, and stakeholders outside of engineering, the Project Leader Engineer III serves as the technical expert and key driver of project success.
Responsibilities & Tasks
Project Execution- Execute projects from conceptual design through customer handover, contributing to strong technical performance, positive financial results, and overall organizational success.
- Oversee end‑to‑end system design activities, including hardware design, system and network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, system commissioning, and testing—leading to final customer handover.
- Ensure system functionality and maintain high technical quality for all material handling systems.
- Develop detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide consistent updates.
- Coordinate and communicate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure smooth, aligned, and efficient project execution.
- Document functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high‑level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
- Manage all engineering‑related project information and maintain complete project documentation archives.
- Report project progress, risks, issues, and opportunities to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager through formal Project Status Reports.
- Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety‑related activities during the engineering phase.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large‑scale material handling systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs.
- Proactive and hands‑on work ethic.
- Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills, especially in high‑pressure situations.
- Pragmatic approach with the ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex engineering projects.
- Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
- Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
- Knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Project Management certification or relevant project management experience.
- Technical background in material handling processes and applicable standards.
- In‑depth knowledge of software testing methodologies.
- Leadership experience managing project teams and supporting people development.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%
- Basic knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards
- Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles
- Knowledge of electrical installation and design standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools
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.
