Core Tasks –
Manage technical solution:-
Responsible for delivery of (sub-)systems with the right quality- Technical sparring partner to customer and other external parties- Steers towards maximum application of Vanderlande standards (platform) both internal as external- Execute the health and safety analysis and ensures implementation thereof in the design- Support sales in bid- and contract phase
Manage planning:- Creates the project plan / planning engineering and organizes accordingly- Reports and manages planning updates throughout the whole chain- Makes periodical Project Status Rapport (PSR) including risk and opportunities- Is linking pin towards Supply Chain and Procurement- Challenges estimates and challenges engineers to work efficiently
Manage budget: - Steer and reports LE and explains deviations - Create split up- Manage scope modifications- Pro actively manage risks and create and realise opportunities to improve CM- Report on latest estimate (monthly)
Lead a team: - Create organisation chart for the engineering scope and build a team accordingly- Lead the team in executing all activities, including subcontractors- Give technical support to the project team- Is responsible to execute the project according the Vanderlande process map- Coordinate closely with IM's and PLE's of other work package
Develop people: - Is line manager for a group of project engineers- Focuses on continuous development of the individual members of the team and the team as a whole
Continuous improvement: - Make improvement proposals of product, process and tooling, and execute / lead these improvements- Is responsible for project evaluation of the engineering scope and is proactive in rolling back lessons learned
Hard Skill -
Has knowledge of customer processes in relevant market segments
Understands material handling systems on a system level
Able to perform health and safety risk analysis on component and system level
Has knowledge of industrial automation (Low Level Controls)
Has knowledge of business process automation (Hight Level Control)
Has knowledge of EM components, cabinets and field wiring
Has knowledge of engineering processes
Has knowledge of scope management and project planning
Has business economics insight and is able to control project finance and budget for his own scope
Soft Skill -
Oral communication skills (also in English)
Taking the initiative
Results orientation
Evaluating / judgement
Decisiveness
Self-confidence / independence
Entrepreneurship
Group oriented leadership
Persuasiveness
Top Skills
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.
