About the role

Mechanical Project Engineer converting as-sold system concepts into integrated mechanical designs at Vanderlande. Collaborating globally with engineering teams and managing installation projects.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering teams across regions using established global practices.
Access standard global engineering tools and support, with travel of up to 30–50% depending on project needs.
Convert “as‑sold” system concepts into safe, efficient, and fully integrated mechanical designs.
Coordinate mechanical scope across disciplines, ensuring delivery is predictable, on schedule, and within budget.
Review projects in the sales phase and check compliancy.
Translate and optimise “as‑sold” functionality into a mechanical design within budget.
Identify specials and coordinate with Special Design Engineering.
Coordinate phasing layouts for brownfield projects.
Oversee steelwork design.
Apply safety and ergonomic design rules.
Deliver mechanical design baseline for customer approval.
Coordinate building interfaces (space, architecture, structure, services, O&M access, safety/security).
Manage interfaces for procurement items.
Specify mechanical equipment and review peer specifications.
Coordinate and specify resale equipment.
Report regularly to the Project Lead.
Create detailed mechanical planning and align with other disciplines.
Deliver scope with predictable quality, on time and within budget.
Prepare installation files and Mechanical Running Test documentation.
Manage site problem reports and extra material specifications.
Create site installation instructions.
Support installation and commissioning teams on site and remotely.
Process as‑built documentation.

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Eligible for the National Engineering Register (NER); registration preferred
Eligible for State Engineering Registration; registration preferred
Knowledge of relevant AU/NZ standards (e.g., AS3000, machine safety standards)
Preferred: CMSE, CE Marking, or other machine safety certification
Mechanical system design (conveyors, steelwork, platforms, guarding, MHE systems)
Strong 3D/2D CAD capability (AutoCAD, NAVIS, etc.)
Solid understanding of material handling systems
Ability to translate “as‑sold” concepts into detailed, integrated mechanical designs
Knowledge of engineering processes (baselines, mechanical requirements, procurement specifications)
Ability to support installation, commissioning, and site coordination
Familiarity with simulations, design checks, interface management, and clash detection
Clear, concise, and confident communicator
Structured, detail‑oriented, and analytically strong
Proactive, self‑driven, and effective working both independently and within global teams
Skilled in stakeholder management across customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Unlimited career growth and development within the regional and global organisation.
Competitive remuneration package
Working in a positive environment with a focus on personal growth.