About Vanderlande
Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, specializing in automated material handling systems for airports, warehouses, and parcel operations. Our innovative solutions help move millions of products and pieces of luggage around the world every day. With a strong focus on technology, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we are committed to delivering reliable solutions for our customers while providing meaningful career opportunities for our employees.
Your Department
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer with strong manufacturing quality experience to lead quality initiatives, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards across our operations. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve product quality, process reliability, and customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate has experience in a higher-level quality role within a manufacturing environment, is comfortable leading investigations and audits, and possesses a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain and improve Quality Management System (QMS) processes and procedures.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Analyze quality data, trends, and customer feedback to drive improvements.
- Conduct process, product, supplier, and internal audits.
- Develop, review, and maintain SOPs, quality procedures, inspection plans, and control plans.
- Manage non-conformances (NCRs) and customer quality concerns.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing operations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality tools.
- Conduct risk assessments, failure analysis, and process improvement activities.
- Mentor team members and promote quality best practices throughout the organization.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, customer requirements, and internal standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of progressive Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- SOP development and process standardization
- CAPA and root cause analysis
- Internal and supplier audits
- Non-conformance management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Working knowledge of quality methodologies such as:
- FMEA
- SPC
- 8D
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
- ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA) strongly preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt, or similar certification.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI).
- Experience in industrial automation, material handling, or related manufacturing industries.
- A quality professional who has operated in a senior-level manufacturing quality role.
- Someone with a strong process-oriented and continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience developing and enforcing SOPs and quality standards.
- Proven ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
- A collaborative leader who can drive quality initiatives across the organization.
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, veteran status, or disability status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or material handling
- Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), CAPA, root cause analysis, audits, supplier quality, and non-conformance management
- Working knowledge of FMEA, SPC, 8D, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical problem-solving techniques
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to make data-driven decisions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; cross-functional collaboration
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt or equivalent
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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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.
