Junior Mechanical Project Engineer Loopgroup

Within the Module Deployment Group Loop Sorters, there is an open position for a Mechanical Project Engineer (MPE).

Our department

MDG Loop Sorters is responsible for deployment of loop sorters in our global project organization. Besides the execution of loop sorter projects, this includes competence management, development of tooling, and training and supporting Customer Centers (CC’s). These loop sorters (Crossorter and Helixorter) are applied in all three market segments (Airports, Parcel and Warehousing) all over the world. The total team consists of around 70 people (of which 35 in India) and executes projects that range from small sorters with manual induction to large systems with complex sorting algorithms and high capacity automatic inducts. On average the team has about 40 parallel projects in progress and the turnover is about €50 million per year.

Your position

The position of Mechanical Project Engineer will give you the opportunity to work on interesting, international projects together with a multidisciplinary team of engineers. The project team is responsible for translating sold systems into detailed system designs. To ensure safety, accessibility and functionality of the complete system, close cooperation with colleagues from other departments is key. During execution you’ll support the installation and commissioning team, either remote or on site. The challenge in this position is to achieve the right balance between the customer requirements, a feasible solution, the available budget and the right scheduling. Next to this, you are keen on continuous improvement of our products, tooling and processes.

Your profile

• 0-2 years of work experience
• At least a bachelor’s degree in a technical area such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and written
• Enthusiastic to work in a multidisciplinary international team
• Able to mitigate risks and deal with challenges in a practical environment
• Proactive attitude and willing to make things better every day
• Prepared to travel regularly (10%)

What we offer

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory + 20 via flexible budget)
• Flexible and hybrid working (40% from home, with allowance)
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport
• Collective pension and health insurance benefits
• On-site health center with gym and physiotherapists
• Training opportunities via Vanderlande Academy
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar