Engineering Project Lead – Automation & Material Handling

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking an experienced Project Execution Lead to drive large-scale material handling initiatives from concept through customer handover.

You will manage system design across hardware, networking, PLC/PC-based software, electrical installation, and integration, ensuring robust technical execution and financial performance. You will plan, coordinate, and report on project progress with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders, maintaining strict

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large-scale material handling systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% or as required by project milestones.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-directed work style.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and support team members.
• Basic understanding of mechanical installation and design standards.
• Working knowledge of controls engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution and overall project success.
• Oversee system design activities across hardware, network, software development, electrical installation, and integration.
• Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across material handling solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide updates.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure aligned execution.
• Create and maintain functional specifications, test plans, and project documentation; manage archiving and reporting.
• Monitor engineering budgets and coordinate health and safety analyses during the engineering phase.

Job description

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking an experienced Project Execution Lead to drive large-scale material handling initiatives from concept through customer handover.

You will manage system design across hardware, networking, PLC/PC-based software, electrical installation, and integration, ensuring robust technical execution and financial performance. You will plan, coordinate, and report on project progress with cross-functional teams, contractors, and stakeholders, maintaining strict