Senior Mechanical Systems Designer

Job Description

Job Description

The Senior Mechanical System Designer will develop and implement complex baggage handling solutions by providing engineering analysis and design expertise to solve existing and future baggage handling solutions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform leading-edge mechanical design and conceptualization as part of the Vanderlande Logistics System Design Team. 

• Proactively mitigate potential conflicts and provide effective solutions by applying concepts, techniques, technical knowledge and processes. 

• Demonstrate proactive and "out of the box" thinking in applying principles, theories, and concepts on a wide range complex system design challenges. 

Responsibilities: 

• Resolve the most complex technical sales support problems and answer both customer requests and generating detailed product and specification questions. 

• Develop cost effective Mechanical Systems for all Bids & Proposals including selecting OEM system components, input on pricing estimates, manpower plans, scheduling activities, phasing, commissioning & test methodologies and specification (including PGDS) compliance. 

• Lead Design Team on all proposal deliverables pertaining to mechanical design and layout and assist in the generation of all proposal drawings and conceptual layouts, as well as participate in customer presentation of proposed solutions. 

• Lead Design Team in generating CAD design concepts that are technically feasible and construable with proven technology applied which can meet aggressive schedules with reliable cost considerations. 

• Lead Design Team in the development of technical proposals which can include product demonstration, development of product prototypes and interactive technical discussions with other experts, including, but not limited to third-party consultants, Owner’s representatives and installation subcontractor entities. 

• Lead in the development of work scopes relating to the associated solutions for multiple construction trade packages, receive, investigate and respond to all subcontractor questions. 

• Updating technical specifications as they relate to individual products and total parcel system solutions, as well as maintaining working knowledge of third-party supplied equipment. 

• Represent the company in customer-facing meetings concerning bids & proposals while supporting the sales team. 

Required Skills: 

• Conveyor belt experience Minimum of 3 years 

• Recognized technical expert in the design and implementation of complex automated baggage handling systems. 

• AutoCAD, AUTOMOD and Revit. 

• Microsoft office, including Microsoft Project. 

Qualifications: 

• BS/BA in related discipline or 8+ years of experience in the design, implementation and commissioning of complex mechanical systems solutions for large-scale Baggage Handling Systems. 

• Up to 20% travel is required. 

• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship. 

• Must be able to commute to the Irving, Texas office for required in-office work. 

Why Join Vanderlande? 

• Benefits start on day one. Details regarding our benefits can be found here upon hire: 

• The starting pay for this position is $77,800 Annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location. 

• Hybrid Schedule 

• Professional development and tuition reimbursement

• Matching 401K 

• Equal opportunity workplace that embraces and promotes ownership culture, empowerment, open communication, diversity, and collaboration. 

• PTO 

• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement