Posted 19 days ago
Mechanical Project Engineer I
@ Vanderlande Industries Inc
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Vanderlande Industries Inc is hiring a Mechanical Project Engineer I for its North American Airport Engineering Department, designing and commissioning baggage handling systems. The role is full-time with a base salary of $91,512 to $114,390 CAD plus an annual performance bonus, and requires up to 33% domestic travel.
Responsibilities:
- Translate customer drawings into functional mechanical systems
- Create 3D models, clash detection and 2D layout drawings
- Perform system calculations and specify mechanical equipment
- Document engineering decisions and support site installation and commissioning
- Travel to site for surveys
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Technology, 5+ years experience
- AutoCAD 2D and 3D skills
- Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks
- Willingness to travel domestically up to 33%
- Strong communication and project prioritization
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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Vanderlande Industries Inc
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a TOYOTA AUTOMATED LOGISTICS company
Full company description
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak. Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in. Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.
- LinkedIn followers
- 304,845
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 9,289
- Reported office locations
- Vanderlandelaan 2, Veghel, Noord Brabant 5466 RB, NL
- Pune Saswad Road, Haveli, Maharashtra 412308, IN
- Geisweider Straße 110, Siegen, Noordrijn-Westfalen 57078, DE
- Krefelder Straße 699, Mönchengladbach, Noordrijn-Westfalen, DE
- Carrer de la Rasa, 24, Santpedor, Catalonia 08251, ES
- 89 Skyway Ave, Toronto, ON M9W 6R4, CA
- Carrer Joan d'Austria, 39, Barcelona, Catalonia 08005, ES
- Business categories
- Warehouse Automation
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Computer
- Other recorded names
- VANDERLANDE LOGISTICS LLC
- Vanderlande
- Specialties
- project management
- solution provider
- own product development
- software development
- Baggage handling systems
- parcel
- logistic process automation
- Logistics & supply chain
- and data solutions
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automation Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Veghel, Noord Brabant |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1949 |
| Specialties | project managementsolution providerown product developmentsoftware developmentBaggage handling systemsparcellogistic process automationLogistics & supply chainand data solutions |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Job Title
Mechanical Project Engineer IJob Description
Position: Mechanical Project Engineer I
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.
We are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer I that will support the North American Engineering Airport Department.
Vanderlande’s Airport Engineering Department is responsible for the design, specification, and commissioning of Baggage Handling Systems for our customers throughout North America. You will be responsible for ensuring the design meets the customer requirements, is coordinated with other trades to minimize conflicts during installation, can be installed with efficiency, and maintain excellent communication with the site team.
Success in this role involves the ability to balance the technical requirements of the role while also having the soft skills to collaborate with and motivate the engineering team. It also involves working closely with stakeholders from other disciplines and other departments to balance priorities, improve processes and satisfy a complex set of goals. Success will require strong technical skills, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, drive, and passion. A successful candidate will demonstrate a keen intuition for when to attempt to solve problems on their own and when to enlist the help of other experienced leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Translate customer drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system
- Optimize the functionality from as-sold to a working mechanical design within the budget in consultation with other disciplines (Electrical, Controls, Supply Chain, Installation, etc.)
- 3D modeling of systems and subsequent clash detection management
- Create associated 2D customer approval and installation layout drawings
- Perform spatial analysis of clearance envelopes, egress pathways and forklift vehicular aisles
- Perform system and component level calculations (Throughput, motor power, belt pull, reactive forces to building structure, etc)
- Engineering of project specials needed for non-standard design applications
- Engineering of non-standard mechanical interfaces
- Apply safety regulations and ergonomics
- Specify the mechanical equipment required, including both Vanderlande manufactured and third party purchased items
- Create a motor manifest with respect to electrical and controls engineering requirements
- Document all engineering decisions through design plans, complete and clear installation files, and engineering instructions directed to a site supervisor and installation subcontractor
- Travel to site as needed to conduct site surveys
- Support the installation and commissioning both on site, and from the Marietta office
- Project document control using a rights based database system
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Minimum of 5 years of relative work experience (or Associate ME/ET with 8 years related experience)
- Must be willing and able to travel domestically up to 33% with international opportunities
- Ability to think conceptually (overall system) and translate this into a detailed system design
- Ability to work in an entrepreneurial organization where cooperating with others and being a team member is natural
- Strong communicator, able to effectively understand and set expectations for deliverables
- Able to handle time sensitive situations and quickly set the right priorities, while maintaining a firm grasp of the details
- Willingness to learn
- Proactive
- Ability to work autonomously or in a team
- Motivator and ability to work well with team members
- Ability to quickly assess a situation and take appropriate action
- Strong team mentality and willingness to accept responsibility for project completion (Ownership Culture)
- Must have the ability to properly prioritize work/activities
- Possess a strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills
- Ability to drive process improvements
- Experience in project management or leading teams
- Ability/Experience using Project Planning & Deliverables Tracking
- Ability to use AutoCAD 2D & 3D
- Experience with AutoDesk Suite of tools (Revit, Navisworks, BIM360, ACC, etc)
- International onboarding travel is required, up to 3 months initially.
Desired Qualifications:
- Design experience in the Material Handling industry, Airport experience preferred
- Knowledge of ASME and OSHA regulations
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.
Salary range:
This is a full-time position, eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. The salary range listed represents the maximum and minimum starting base pay for this position as of the time of posting. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Salary range for this position is $91,512 CAD to $114,390 CAD
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.
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