Specialist Mechanical Project Engineer
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States or Vancouver, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead by example to mentor, coach, and develop engineers while translating customer requirements into innovative, fully functional mechanical systems. Optimize baggage system functionality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to design high-quality models using Revit and AutoCAD 3D, ensuring safety through spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways, and ergonomics. Perform system calculations for throughput, motor power, and reactive forces, coordinate building interfaces to resolve clashes, and support procurement with BOMs and RFQs. Provide complete engineering documentation for installation and actively assist on-site and remote commissioning teams. Requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 12+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoDesk and Microsoft tools. Domestic travel up to 10% is required. Vanderlande designs automation solutions for airports and parcel operators globally.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant 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 occasional international 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
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