Senior Process Engineer

Job Title

Job Description

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 7500 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: bachelors or masters 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 Vanderlandes 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 Vanderlandes 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.