Mechanical Project Engineer - APS Solution Engineering ME

Vanderlande; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Mechanical Project Engineer to join its dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to translate innovative solutions into practical designs, ensuring project success from conception to completion. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical layouts and documentation while adhering to safety and budgetary guidelines. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced international environment, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics automation solutions. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project engineering with a focus on system integration.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design practices and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Translate sold functionality into mechanical design within budget constraints.
• Manage project documentation and ensure timely delivery of mechanical layouts.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Engineering

3D Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Safety and Ergonomics

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navis Works

Revit

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Project Engineer - APS Solution Engineering ME

Job Description

Vanderlande is the global leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market, as well as a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses.

Innovation is the key to winning in a world that is changing faster than ever, which is why it is essential for Vanderlande to develop cutting edge solutions. The use and development of cutting-edge technologies is core to that success. This technology alone does not make a successful organization and our mantra is “In a world of technology, a belief in people”.

Your Department

The Solution Engineering department is responsible to develop a winning commercial proposal, in close cooperation with the Sales Management department during the sales phase, and to successfully implement the as sold total solution with the Project Execution department. The department consists of a wide range of expertise to enable the design and sell a total solution towards customers and to execute these designs when awarded.

Key of the Solution Engineering department is one responsibility to sell and execute a total solution within one team, without critical interfaces to other departments.

Your position

As a Mechanical Project Engineer - APS Solution Engineering ME, you will closely work with Project Leader, Integration Manager, Electrical and Controls Engineers as a part of a multidisciplinary team of Engineers. You will manage technical solution pertinent to Mechanical design and support sales in bid and contract phase. During execution phase you will work towards the successful completion of one or more projects in an international environment.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Translate and optimize the as sold functionality to a working mechanical design within the budget available in co-operation with other disciplines.
• Act as a sparring-partner for sales engineering during the sell phase and PLE for execution phase.
• Integrate design rules for safety and ergonomics in design.
• Realize a working mechanical layout design. Deliver a good quality system layout on time.
• Complete the 3D design from sketch and deliver mechanical design baseline for customer approval.
• Responsible for project related documentation (Specifications, Layouts, Conveyor List, etc.).
• Responsible for drawing up specifications of the mechanical equipment for production, procurement and for special equipment.
• Create/generate the equipment list as input for other engineering teams.
• Create the Bill of Material, and ensure that your Supply Chain colleagues can deliver on time as per customer requirements.
• Deliver scope with predictable quality in time and within budget.
• Responsible for a complete and clear installation file and engineering instructions to supervisor and installation subcontractor.
• Support the installation and commissioning activities (either remote or on-site).
• Solve any issues that you encounter, either during engineering or installation/commissioning phase of the project.
• Initiate improvements in content, process and tooling.
  
  

Your profile

• A technical degree (Mechanical Engineering) at least at bachelor level.
• Previous experience in the material handling domain will be an added advantage.
• Desired experience level: 8 years and above in Project engineering environment (system integration, solution design, project delivery).
• Understand project life cycle and is able to estimate, plan and control scope of work.
• Knowledge of design practices and qualification requirements. Able to comply with the legal safety guidelines during installation, operation and maintenance.
• Very good Mechanical engineering knowledge and practical hands-on experience in mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of steelwork design requirements.
• Familiarity with design safety. Able to perform health, safety and risk analysis (HSRA) on components.
• Proficient in 3D modelling and in (standard and VI custom) CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD, Navis Works, Revit, Building Information Modelling - BIM).
• Knowledge of industrial automation, Electromechanical components, cabinets, and field wiring.
• Communicating with regular progress reports, aware of Earned Value Management, managing deadlines and milestones.
• Feed back lessons learned from the project into product, process, and tooling.
• Experience working with Cross Functional, diverse, and global teams.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proactive, flexible, pragmatic and hands-on attitude.
• Ability to adapt to change with ease, capable of multi-tasking and managing a variety of complicated tasks.
• Willing to go the extra mile to develop Mechanical Engineering competency in the department.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.