Senior Sales Layout Engineer

• Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to define and optimize system designs for BHS and parcel handling systems, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop 3D conveyor models based on functional designs, incorporating input from Mechanical, Controls, and Electrical Engineering teams.
• Analyze layout options and identify opportunities for improvement related to safety, accessibility, and operational efficiency.
• Create detailed models of system components, including mechanical and electrical elements, ensuring that designs meet Vanderlande’s high standards for quality and performance.
• Coordinate with other teams to manage building interfaces and incorporate survey data into system designs, ensuring seamless integration with the overall project.
• Lead a team of layout engineers, if applicable, ensuring that project deliverables are completed on time and to the required standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing knowledge and lessons learned from completed projects and contributing to the refinement of design processes and tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD software (e.g., ACAD, Navisworks).
• Strong understanding of material handling systems, particularly in BHS and parcel handling solutions.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations, as well as safety regulations relevant to system layouts.
• Willingness to travel internationally for project assignments and\or training.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in Japanese, with teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and design skills, with the ability to optimize layouts for operational efficiency and safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership abilities, with a focus on guiding layout engineers to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, ensuring the highest standards of system design and performance.
• Design solutions that meet customer expectations and operational requirements.
• Analyze system layouts to optimize safety, efficiency, and accessibility.
• Ensure precision in layout designs and technical documentation.
• Introduce new layout ideas that improve system performance and safety.

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