Job Description
Job TitleMechanical Project Engineer
Reports to
Manager of Engineering Projects
Location
London – Heathrow
Contract Type
Permanent
Introduction to role
The UK engineering team works as an integrated part of the Worldwide Vanderlande Engineering team consisting of over 800 engineers from all automated handling disciplines. An engineer joining the UK team has the opportunity and potential to participate in a wide and diverse range of projects, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with the passion and willingness to develop designs for projects, the ability to follow challenging standards, and the overall ability to add value to our customers at home and abroad.
Role Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Project Engineer you will support our automation projects by creating the mechanical designs and layouts for our intralogistics equipment and systems. The area of work is of a specialist/technical nature and the person fulfilling the role should be friendly and have the ability to communicate facts within the required area of knowledge and expertise. Standard operating procedures are important aspects of this role and as such, it will require an individual who is persistent, organised, structured, self‑controlled and kind. The person fulfilling this role should be consistent in approach, analytical, sensitive, precise, logical and systematic.
- Read the user requirements, analyse feasibility and consider technical standards.
- Agree in consultation with the PLE the necessary engineering activities for the deliverables and planning details.
- Participate in decision making with all relevant disciplines regarding the mechanical components and interfaces to be used.
- Ensure the mechanical system design is engineered following the relevant safety standards and regulations, such as performing detailed design risk assessments and CDM.
- Ensure that a detailed engineered system design can be manufactured within the available budget.
- Support the PLE with engineering planning.
- Protect the interest of Vanderlande in dealings with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Coordinate third‑party equipment procurement and integration specifications.
- Deliver project‑related layout packages using tools such as AutoCAD and ESoT.
- Perform quality control of files and data management.
- Produce engineering instructions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and policies, as well as learning continuously and developing self‑professional potential and ability.
Role Qualification and Skills
- Degree or equivalent level candidate with a relevant qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
- Good knowledge of design standards and safety requirements, with working knowledge of the Machinery Directive.
- Ability to work in a multi‑discipline environment (Electrical/Mechanical/Software/Safety).
- A structured individual with an open approach to design and problem solving.
- Knowledge of technologies and equipment used for material handling systems.
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Bupa Medical Cover
- YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
- A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers.
- Pension with Aviva
- Access to Achievers, an award‑winning recognition platform that inspires coworkers recognition where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.
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Job TitleMechanical Project Engineer
Reports to
Manager of Engineering Projects
Location
London – Heathrow
Contract Type
Permanent
Introduction to role
The UK engineering team works as an integrated part of the Worldwide Vanderlande Engineering team consisting of over 800 engineers from all automated handling disciplines. An engineer joining the UK team has the opportunity and potential to participate in a wide and diverse range of projects, and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with the passion and willingness to develop designs for projects, the ability to follow challenging standards, and the overall ability to add value to our customers at home and abroad.
Role Responsibilities
As a Mechanical Project Engineer you will support our automation projects by creating the mechanical designs and layouts for our intralogistics equipment and systems. The area of work is of a specialist/technical nature and the person fulfilling the role should be friendly and have the ability to communicate facts within the required area of knowledge and expertise. Standard operating procedures are important aspects of this role and as such, it will require an individual who is persistent, organised, structured, self‑controlled and kind. The person fulfilling this role should be consistent in approach, analytical, sensitive, precise, logical and systematic.
- Read the user requirements, analyse feasibility and consider technical standards.
- Agree in consultation with the PLE the necessary engineering activities for the deliverables and planning details.
- Participate in decision making with all relevant disciplines regarding the mechanical components and interfaces to be used.
- Ensure the mechanical system design is engineered following the relevant safety standards and regulations, such as performing detailed design risk assessments and CDM.
- Ensure that a detailed engineered system design can be manufactured within the available budget.
- Support the PLE with engineering planning.
- Protect the interest of Vanderlande in dealings with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Coordinate third‑party equipment procurement and integration specifications.
- Deliver project‑related layout packages using tools such as AutoCAD and ESoT.
- Perform quality control of files and data management.
- Produce engineering instructions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and policies, as well as learning continuously and developing self‑professional potential and ability.
Role Qualification and Skills
- Degree or equivalent level candidate with a relevant qualification in engineering or a related discipline.
- Good knowledge of design standards and safety requirements, with working knowledge of the Machinery Directive.
- Ability to work in a multi‑discipline environment (Electrical/Mechanical/Software/Safety).
- A structured individual with an open approach to design and problem solving.
- Knowledge of technologies and equipment used for material handling systems.
What We Offer
- 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Bupa Medical Cover
- YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
- A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers.
- Pension with Aviva
- Access to Achievers, an award‑winning recognition platform that inspires coworkers recognition where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.
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