Mechanical Project Engineer Veghel • Vanderlande

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We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer for the Parcel Engineering team within Domain Distribution.

What will you be doing

Vanderlande’s Distribution Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Material Handling Systems, Warehouse Automation and Parcel Sortation systems for our key customers.

You will be responsible for ensuring the design meets the customer requirements, is coordinated with other trades to minimize conflicts during installation, can be installed with efficiency, and maintain excellent communication with the site team.

Success in this role involves the ability to balance the technical requirements of the role while also having the soft skills to collaborate with and motivate the engineering team.  It also involves working closely with stakeholders from other disciplines and other departments to balance priorities, improve processes and

satisfy a complex set of goals. Success will require strong technical skills, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, drive, and passion.  A successful candidate will demonstrate a keen intuition for when to attempt to solve problems on their own and when to enlist the help of other experienced colleagues. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: 

• Translate customer drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system
• Optimize the functionality from as-sold to a working mechanical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.) 
• 3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management
• Associated 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
• Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and forklift vehicular aisles
• Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc)
• Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications
• Engineering of non-standard mechanical interfaces 
• Apply safety regulations and ergonomics 
• Specify the mechanical equipment required, including both Vanderlande manufactured and third party purchased items 
• Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements 
• Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor 
• Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys
• Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Veghel office 
• Project document control using a rights based database system 

What do we ask from you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology 
• Minimum of 3 years of relative work experience 
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 25% with occasional international opportunities 
• Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
• Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural
• Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
• Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details 
• Willingness to learn 
• Proactive
• Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
• Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
• Ability to drive process improvements
• Ability/Experience using Project Planning & Deliverables Tracking
• Ability to use AutoCAD 2D & 3D
• Ability to use AutoDesk Suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, Vault, BIM360, ACC, etc)

What we offer

Contact

Are you interested in this position? Then apply now directly on our workday vacancy link with your resume and a short summary about your interest in this role.

For more information about the position, please contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at via de button "Solliciteer nu" op deze pagina.

PS: Due to process compliance, we cannot process email applications. Kindly use the correct vacancy link to apply for this vacancy.

Diversity & Inclusion

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, or disability status.