Principal Design Safety Expert

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; On-site; EUR 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 vacation days

Hybrid workplace

Health & wellbeing budget

Public transport reimbursement

Lease car option

Home office allowance

Pension plan

On-site health centers

Training & development

Networking communities

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries is seeking a Principal Design Safety Expert to guide safe, compliant material handling systems across domains. You will monitor legislation, interpret requirements, and drive improvements by drafting tools, conducting risk assessments, and leading root-cause analyses.

The role demands stakeholder engagement across R&D, sales, and project teams. You will also develop and deliver trainings on machine safety, keep harmonized standards up to date, and represent the company in

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in electro-mechanical or controls engineering with experience in machine safety.
• Knowledge of CE Marking, EU directives, and harmonized standards relevant to machine safety.
• Proactive approach to solving safety challenges with clear, actionable guidance.
• Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and drive high standards across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Track and interpret evolving machine safety legislation and standards.
• Screen applicability and assess impact for Vanderlande’s domains.
• Build and maintain a dashboard to monitor progress on safety actions.
• Draft and update tools and documentation reflecting regulatory changes.
• Run risk assessments and support root cause analyses for non-conformities.
• Develop and deliver machine safety trainings for R&D, sales, and engineers.
• Represent Vanderlande Industries in European Standardization Committees.

Skills

Machine safety expertise

Regulatory & standards knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Training development

Education

Bachelor level in electro-mechanical or controls engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title Principal Design Safety Expert

Job Description Introduction

Vanderlande builds automated systems for airports and parcel logistics — managing baggage from check-in to reclaim, and sorting parcels across some of the world's largest delivery networks. A place to grow, with people who bring out the best in each other.

About the Role

We are looking for a strong, knowledgeable and collaborative advisor on Design Safety to support the business domains in delivering safe and compliant material handling systems to our customers. You must be an expert in machine safety, legal and normative requirements but also aware of business processes and capable to plan improvement actions proactively, based on changing requirements and new product developments. As Design Safety Expert you will be responsible for monitoring, screening and interpretation legal and normative requirements and assess potential gaps in the organization. Applicable documentation will be drafted, reviewed and updated were needed. In case of non-conformities, you run risk assessments, and you participate in root cause analyses to define improvements and corrective actions. You assess competence levels of different roles in the organisation, and you are able to develop and provide training on the subject.

Key Responsibilities

• Track upcoming and changing legislation and machine safety standards.
• Screen these on applicability for Vanderlande and assess the potential impact.
• Build and maintain a dashboard to track and trace progress.
• Interpret legal implications of new or changed legislation and provide generic high-level actions for the entire business.
• Determine impacted scope in terms of products, geography, function, etc.
• Draft and update tools and documentation.
• Support Design Safety Experts in the Domains with implementation and interpretation of (new) legal, normative of customer requirements.
• Develop, maintain and provide machine safety related trainings for R&D, sales and project engineers.
• Run Product Deficiency Risk Assessments and support Root Cause Analysis in case of machine safety related non-compliance issues.
• Represent Vanderlande Industries in European Standardization Committees.

Qualifications & Experience

A bachelor level education in electro-mechanical, or controls engineering and multiple years of experience in machine safety. Additional education in machine safety, like CECE (Certified Expert in CE Marking), CMSE (Certified Machine Safety Expert), CEFS (Certified Expert Functional Safety or comparable). 5 years+ experience of supporting HSE in fast paced construction / engineering / service environments, and with multi-site, multi organisation, high risk activities. Previous experience with automated material handling systems preferred. Understanding of the Machine Directive (2006/42/EC), the EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230 and experience in the application of relevant European harmonized standards, IEC and ISO standards. A proactive and creative approach to solving complex safety challenges. you excel at evaluating, summarizing, and advising on intricate technical topics, reducing complexity into clear, actionable insights while maintaining a pragmatic and results-driven mindset. Able to effectively interact with a wide range of stakeholders across different organisations and cultures to drive high standards and handle differences in opinions e.g. R&D engineers, project engineers, sales-, project- and operational management, third party suppliers. Highly effective in organising and working independently. Excellent communication, stakeholder influencing and presenting skills both verbal and in writing. Competent in use of MS office (minimal; Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook). Fluent in spoken & written English. Other languages a benefit. Must hold a drivers license and be able to travel up to 20%.

What we offer

In this challenging and responsible position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 6536 to € 8870 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Possibility for a lease car/lease car allowance.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

In the event of receiving enough suitable applicants, this vacancy can get closed earlier than the mentioned job posting end date.

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.

Background screening

For this position it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with our internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.