Senior Process Engineer

Overview

About Us

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.

Job Overview

The Senior Process Engineer is a strategic and technical leadership role designed to support the Senior Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager as a 2IC. This role goes beyond traditional process engineering, requiring a strong team player who can lead initiatives to improve customer site performance and internal processes. The Senior PE will drive lean transformation efforts, champion continuous improvement, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. They will work closely with cross-functional teams and customers, using advanced data analytics and problem-solving methodologies to deliver measurable results. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for developing others and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

- Act as 2IC to the Senior Reliability and Continuous Improvement Manager, supporting strategic initiatives and team leadership.
- Lead efforts to improve customer site performance through data-driven insights and proactive engineering solutions.
- Champion internal process improvements aligned with lean transformation goals to enhance stability and accelerate continuous improvement.
- Foster a collaborative team culture, mentoring engineers and promoting knowledge sharing and innovation.
- Drive RMR (Revisions, Modifications, Retrofits) projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals.
- Represent the team in customer meetings and presentations, translating technical insights into actionable strategies.
- Collaborate with service teams to embed lean principles and support the transformation journey.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation, ensuring transparency and alignment on performance and improvement actions.

Qualifications & Skills

- Education: bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or a related field.
- Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement and leading lean transformation initiatives
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with formal training in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of mechanical and control systems, particularly in relation to automated systems.
- Leadership: Proven experience in a leadership or second-in-command role, with a track record of strategic thinking and team development.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
- Data analytics skills: Proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making.
- Project Management: Experience in managing projects from concept through to completion. Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Sales: Experience in customer-facing roles, with the ability to translate customer needs into engineering solutions.
- Industry Trends: Commitment to professional development and staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Safety

All workers, technicians, and personnel are accountable for adhering to the safety responsibilities outlined above, in alignment with the scope of their roles. Each individual is expected to comply with local legislation and Vanderlande’s safety policies, including but not limited to the following:

• Comply with all applicable WHS legislation, codes of practice, and relevant standards.

• Ensure their actions do not endanger their own health and safety or that of others in the workplace.

• Promptly report any incidents, hazards, or risks to supervisors or management.

• Adhere to Vanderlande’s Policies and Procedures while on company premises or conducting business on behalf of Vanderlande, including international assignments.

• Actively consult and cooperate on health and safety matters at the worksite.

• Participate in the development, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of safe systems of work for their activities.

• Provide appropriate supervision when performing work to ensure compliance with documented safe work procedures.

• Only undertake tasks for which they have been trained and deemed competent by a qualified supervisor.

• Immediately cease any task where there is a perceived or known risk to health and safety. If a task cannot be performed safely, it must not be performed.

• Allow adequate time to obtain and comply with required safe work permits.

• Encourage and support worker participation in health and safety initiatives on site.

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

• Attend and contribute to health and safety meetings and training sessions in a timely and proactive manner.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety through personal behaviour and leadership.

• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and directed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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