Job Title

Project Manager Engineering

Do you get energy from helping engineers grow while guiding them through complex technical projects? And are you ready to lead a multidisciplinary team working on Loop Sorter solutions for customers around the world? Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in Barcelona and help deliver advanced Loop Sorter solutions for some of the world’s most complex logistics operations.

Our department

Our Module Deployment Group (MDG) Loop Sorters is responsible for the engineering and commissioning of our Crossorter and Helixorter solutions worldwide. Our systems are used across Distribution, Airports and Warehousing, ranging from smaller sorting solutions to large, highly automated systems with complex sorting algorithms and high-capacity induction.

The general MDG Loop Sorters team consists of around 80 professionals and manages approximately 35 projects in parallel.

From Barcelona, our multidisciplinary team of approximately 10 project leaders and mechanical, electrical and controls engineers primarily supports projects across Southern Europe and LATAM, while also contributing to projects around the world.

Your position

As Project Manager Engineering, you will combine people leadership with engineering and project responsibility.

You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team of approximately 10 people, creating an environment in which individuals can grow, collaborate and perform at their best. You will coach your team members, develop the capabilities within the team and step in when direction or support is needed.

At the same time, you will oversee the engineering performance of multiple projects running in parallel. Through your Project Leaders, you will ensure that projects meet their targets for quality, lead time, costs and technical risk.

Your technical background enables you to maintain an overview across a portfolio of projects while still being able to dive into technical details when necessary. You will work closely with Project and Operations Managers globally and, when required, engage directly with customers to resolve complex issues and reach the best possible solution.

As part of our global MDG Loop Sorters organization, you will also contribute beyond individual projects. You will help shape resource planning,



sales support and continuous improvement of our products, processes and engineering tools, working closely with colleagues across Engineering and Technology.

What you will do

- Lead, coach and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, with a strong focus on individual growth, collaboration and team performance.
- Guide Project Leaders and engineers working across multiple international projects in parallel.
- Oversee project budgets, progress, technical risks and opportunities through your Project Leaders and ensure timely action when needed.
- Maintain close alignment with Project Managers and Operations Managers on engineering performance and project priorities.
- Ensure the timely delivery of engineering deliverables, including specifications, materials, documentation, training and service handover.
- Identify and implement improvements that increase quality, reduce costs and lead times, and minimize technical risks.
- Contribute to resource and capacity planning and identify future competence needs to maintain a strong and balanced multidisciplinary team.
- Support Sales teams worldwide with technical expertise related to Loop Sorters, including cost estimates, planning and technical risk assessments.
- Collaborate across the global MDG organization and with Technology to continuously improve our products, processes and ways of working.

What you bring You are an experienced engineering or project leader who enjoys combining technical complexity, people development and international collaboration. You know how to create structure across multiple priorities while empowering others to take ownership.

In addition, you bring:

- A technical Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- At least 3–5 years of experience leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering projects as a Project Leader, Engineering Project Manager or in a comparable role.
- Experience leading, coaching or developing engineers, either as a line manager,



team lead or experienced project leader.
- A strong technical foundation, preferably within mechanical, electrical, controls or mechatronic engineering.
- The ability to balance strategic overview with attention to technical and project details when required.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills and the confidence to work with colleagues and customers across different levels and cultures.
- A proactive mindset and the ability to take ownership and make decisions in a dynamic project environment.
- Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
- Willingness to travel internationally for approximately 15% of your time.

What we offer At Vanderlande, you will have the opportunity to lead an international engineering team while contributing to complex automation projects that shape the future of logistics.

We offer

- A full-time leadership role in a dynamic, innovative and international engineering environment.
- The opportunity to lead and develop a multidisciplinary team while working on technically challenging projects worldwide.
- A structured onboarding and training plan to accelerate your development.
- 22 vacation days, plus Easter and Christmas holiday weeks and several Fridays with a reduced working schedule.
- A flexible compensation plan.
- Access to learning platforms and tailored training and development programs.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing global organization recognized as a Top Employer.
- The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers across Southern Europe, LATAM and our wider global organization.

Your application Are you ready to combine engineering leadership, people development and international project responsibility in one role?

If the position of Project Manager Engineering – MDG Loop Sorters sounds like your next step, we would like to hear from you. Apply by completing the application form and uploading your CV.

For more information about the position, please contact Britt Laarhoven at [email protected].

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

📌 Project Manager Engineering (Barcelona)
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