Project Leader Engineering III

Vanderlande•Marietta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Project Leader Engineer III is responsible for leading a project team in organizing, optimizing, and transforming sold projects into fully functional system designs. This role requires extensive planning and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective, and efficient project execution. As the technical lead and primary communication bridge between teams, customers, and stakeholders outside of engineering, the Project Leader Engineer III serves as the technical expert and key driver of project success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working on large‑scale material handling systems.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% or as required by project needs.
Proactive and hands‑on work ethic.
Self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills, especially in high‑pressure situations.
Pragmatic approach with the ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources.
Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex engineering projects.
Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop team members.
Basic knowledge of mechanical installation and design standards.
Knowledge of controls engineering theories and principles.
Knowledge of electrical installation and design standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification or relevant project management experience.
Technical background in material handling processes and applicable standards.
In‑depth knowledge of software testing methodologies.
Leadership experience managing project teams and supporting people development.

Responsibilities

Execute projects from conceptual design through customer handover, contributing to strong technical performance, positive financial results, and overall organizational success.
Oversee end‑to‑end system design activities, including hardware design, system and network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, system commissioning, and testing—leading to final customer handover.
Ensure system functionality and maintain high technical quality for all material handling systems.
Develop detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide consistent updates.
Coordinate and communicate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with all members of the value chain to ensure smooth, aligned, and efficient project execution.
Document functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high‑level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
Manage all engineering‑related project information and maintain complete project documentation archives.
Report project progress, risks, issues, and opportunities to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager through formal Project Status Reports.
Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety‑related activities during the engineering phase.