Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer to shape the North American Engineering Airport Department. You will design and deliver high-quality mechanical systems for the busiest airports, mentoring engineers and collaborating across disciplines.

Lead responsibilities include translating customer needs, optimizing baggage handling functionality, and delivering detailed models with AutoCAD/Revit while ensuring safe, compliant designs. Domestic travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in project management or leading teams.
• Material Handling Experience.
• Proficient in AutoDesk tools: AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Project.
• Clear communication and proactive collaboration.
• Willing to travel domestically up to 10% with international opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to mentor and develop engineers.
• Translate customer requirements into mechanical systems.
• Optimize baggage system functionality with cross-functional team.
• Design and deliver mechanical models using Revit and AutoCAD 3D.
• Ensure safe designs via spatial analysis of clearance and ergonomics.
• Perform system and component calculations (throughput, motor power, etc.).
• Coordinate building interfaces and resolve clashes for constructability.
• Support procurement with BOMs and RFQs.
• Provide engineering documentation for installation and execution.
• Support installation and commissioning on-site and remotely.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

ACC/Forma

MS Project

PowerBI

Job description

Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer

About Vanderlande:

Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement? At Vanderlande, we are seeking passionate and ambitious people, capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects, while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment.

As the global market leader for future-proof logistics process automation, our solutions support operations at more than 600 airports globally, including 12 of the top 20. In the parcel sector, our systems are embedded with leading players such as UPS, FedEx, and DHL. We are also a key partner and solution supplier for warehousing giants, including Amazon and Walmart.

Position:

We are seeking a Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer to help shape the future of the North American Engineering Airport Department. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and delivering industry-leading material-handling systems that power North America’s busiest airports.

Success in this position goes beyond technical excellence. You will collaborate across engineering disciplines, influence project outcomes, and help lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality, impactful solutions. This is an opportunity to take ownership, drive continuous improvement, and make a lasting impact on both people and high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead by example to mentor, coach, and help develop engineers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Translate customer requirements into innovative, fully functional mechanical systems.
• Optimize the functionality of baggage systems in collaboration with a cross-functional project team (Electrical Engineers, Controls Engineers, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.).
• Design and deliver high-quality mechanical models using Revit and AutoCAD 3D
• Ensure our systems are designed safely via spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, ergonomics, andmaintenance access.
• Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc).
• Coordinate building interfaces, resolving clashes and ensuring efficient constructability.
• Support procurement with the creation of BOMs and equipment RFQs.
• Provide clear, complete engineering documentation to enable successful installation and execution.
• Actively support the installation and commissioning teams by resolving challenges both on-site and remotely from the office.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Minimumof 12 years ofrelevant work experience.
• Experience in project management or leading teams
• Material Handling Experience
• Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
• Proficient in AutoDesk Suite of tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, ACC/Forma, etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite of tools (Excel, PowerBI, Project, etc.)
• Communicate clearly and proactively, aligning expectations and delivering on commitments
• Thrive in a time-sensitive situations by prioritizing effectively while maintaining attention to detail
• Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Ability/Experience using project planning & deliverables tracking tools
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 10% with occasionalinternational opportunities

Desired Qualifications:

• Airport Baggage Handling System (BHS) design experience, both with Raw Conveyor and Individual Carrier Systems (ICS).
• Knowledge/Experience with TSA/PGDS, CATSA, ASME, and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with baggage consultant specifications (BNP, Introba, JSM, etc)
• Line Management Experience
• General Contractor Experience
• Experience in using commercially Available Project Management Software such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Experience leveraging and creating AI-driven tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, automation agents) to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve engineering efficiency

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.