Mechanical Project Engineer

Overview

As a Mechanical Project Engineer at Vanderlande, you contribute to the design and delivery of automated baggage handling solutions in complex environments. You’ll collaborate across mechanical, electrical, software, and safety disciplines from concept to implementation, driving safe, compliant designs. This role sits within the Airports Engineering team, offering opportunities to solve authentic engineering challenges and grow your technical career. You’ll join a global leader and help shape high‑impact automation for critical airport operations.

Pay / Benefits

• 28 days annual leave
• Aviva Medical Cover
• YuLife Wellbeing membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension with Aviva
• Yellow Nest salary exchange

Responsibilities

• Interpret user and project requirements to assess feasibility and apply technical standards
• Collaborate with the PLE and other disciplines to plan activities and deliverables across the project lifecycle
• Contribute to mechanical decisions on components and interfaces in a multidisciplinary setting
• Ensure designs meet safety standards, regulations, and CDM requirements
• Support design risk assessments and manufacturability within budgets and delivery constraints
• Assist in planning activities, identify technical risks, and support milestone delivery
• Design manufacturable solutions within agreed budgets
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and third‑party partners to protect Vanderlande’s interests
• Produce project layout packages using AutoCAD and Revit
• Maintain high‑quality file and data management; produce clear engineering instructions and documentation
• Continually develop skills and drive process improvements

Key requirements

• Degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Experience in automated material handling or baggage handling is advantageous
• Ability to ensure safety standards and participate in design risk assessments and CDM activities
• Interest in multidisciplinary engineering environments (mechanical, electrical, software, safety)
• Structured problem‑solving approach with attention to detail and quality
• Clear communication and effective collaboration
• Openness to learning, feedback, and continuous improvement

• curiosity
• collaborative mindset
• clear communication
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• mechanical design for automation

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