Engineering Project Leader III: Material Handling

Vanderlande; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Project Leader Engineer III to head a project team in designing, integrating, and delivering material handling systems. You will coordinate across disciplines, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery with a focus on safety and quality.

You will guide system design, manage documentation, and communicate with customers and internal stakeholders. A strong engineering background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with large-scale material handling systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% or as needed by project requirements.
• Proactive and hands-on work ethic.
• Self-motivated with proven problem-solving abilities, even under stress.
• Pragmatic and capable of balancing quality, schedule, costs, scope and resources.
• Ability to lead a specialized team for complex projects.
• Motivator and trainer for team members.
• Knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
• Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
• Knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects from conception through customer handover, driving technical and financial success.
• Oversee system design: hardware, software (PLC/PC), electrical install, integration, commissioning, handover.
• Ensure system functionality and quality for material handling systems.
• Maintain on-site presence during commissioning, coordinating with installation and integration teams.
• Develop engineering project plans and schedules and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with Controls Lead, Area Leads, Project Manager, Site Manager, Integration Manager and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with value chain members to ensure planned execution.
• Document functional specs, interface specs and high-level test plans (FAT/SAT/CAT).
• Manage engineering project information and complete archiving.
• Report progress and risks to Project/Engineering managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Travel up to 80%

Hands-on

Communication

Self-motivated

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Project Leader Engineer III to head a project team in designing, integrating, and delivering material handling systems. You will coordinate across disciplines, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery with a focus on safety and quality.

You will guide system design, manage documentation, and communicate with customers and internal stakeholders. A strong engineering background and leadership experience are essential.