Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer
About Vanderlande:
Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we are seeking passionate and ambitious people, capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects, while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment.
As the global market leader for future-proof logistics process automation, our solutions support operations at more than 600 airports globally, including 12 of the top 20. In the parcel sector, our systems are embedded with leading players such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. We are also a key partner and solution supplier for warehousing giants, including Amazon and Walmart.
Position:
We are seeking a Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer to help shape the future of the North American Engineering Airport Department. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and delivering industry-leading material-handling systems that power North America’s busiest airports.
Success in this position goes beyond technical excellence. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, influence project outcomes, and help lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions. This is an opportunity to take ownership, drive continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact on both people and high-profile projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead by example to mentor, coach, and help develop engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
- Translate customer requirements into innovative, fully functional mechanical systems.
- Optimize the functionality of baggage systems in collaboration with a cross-functional project team (Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.).
- Design and deliver high-quality mechanical models using Revit and AutoCAD 3D
- Ensure our systems are designed safely via spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, ergonomics, and maintenance access.
- Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc).
- Coordinate building interfaces, resolving clashes and ensuring efficient constructability.
- Support procurement with the creation of BOMs and equipment RFQs.
- Provide clear, complete engineering documentation to enable successful installation and execution.
- Actively support the installation and commissioning teams by resolving challenges both on-site and remotely from the office.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in project management or leading teams
- Material Handling Experience
- Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
- Proficient in AutoDesk Suite of tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma, etc)
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, PowerBI, Project, etc.)
- Communicate clearly and proactively, aligning expectations and delivering on commitments
- Thrive in a time-sensitive situations by prioritizing effectively while maintaining attention to detail
- Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
- Ability/Experience using project planning & deliverables tracking tools
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 10% with occasional international opportunities
Desired Qualifications:
- Airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) design experience, both with Raw Conveyor and Individual Carrier Systems (ICS).
- Knowledge/Experience with TSA/PGDS, CATSA, ASME, and OSHA regulations.
- Familiarity with baggage consultant specifications (BNP, Introba, JSM, etc)
- Line Management Experience
- General Contractor Experience
- Experience in using commercially Available Project Management Software such as MS Project or Primavera.
- Experience leveraging and creating AI-driven tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, automation agents) to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve engineering efficiency
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are 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 or similar
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience
- Experience in project management or leading teams
- Material handling experience
- Ability to translate conceptual system designs into detailed designs
- Proficient in AutoDesk tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma)
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Power BI, Project)
- Perform system and component level calculations (throughput, motor power, belt pull, loads)
- Coordinate building interfaces and resolve clashes for constructability
- Provide clear, complete engineering documentation to support installation
- Ability/experience using project planning and deliverables tracking tools
- Willing and able to travel domestically up to 10% with occasional international opportunities
- Strong communication, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention to detail
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.
