Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Job Title

Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Job Description

Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer | Pune | Full-time

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating mechanical modules that form part of integrated equipment solutions. You will apply advanced engineering principles to address complex technical challenges, provide guidance to junior engineers, and ensure that all designs meet required performance, safety, and regulatory standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross‑functional teams—including electrical engineering, PLC software, supply chain, service, and manufacturing—to deliver innovative, reliable, and production-ready products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with 10–12+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in mechanical design and development, with a proven history of innovation and successful product delivery.
• Experience with conveying systems is highly advantageous.
• Proficient in FMEA, FEA, CE compliance, and machinery development standards.
• Advanced-level user of CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including SCRUM or SAFe.

What you will do/Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex customer requirements into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Lead and contribute to the selection of mechanical components, and assemblies to ensure optimal performance, durability, and reliability.
• Create detailed CAD models, drawings, and engineering specification documentation.
• Manage parallel product development and maintenance activities, ensuring on-time delivery, alignment with budgets, and adherence to quality standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, and plc software components.
• Prepare and deliver development progress reports and technical presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead prototyping, testing, and validation phases, ensuring design intent and performance requirements are met.
• Analyze test results, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend design refinements, work with service, supply, and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Drive innovation through the adoption of new materials, technologies, and sustainability-focused design practices.
• Mentor and support peers, junior engineers by offering technical guidance and hands‑on coaching.
• Foster a strong collaborative culture and coordinate across teams to resolve design challenges.
• Ensure all designs comply with internal design rules, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation for designs, technical changes, testing, and verification activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through best practices, root‑cause analysis, and process optimization.

Preferred Experience

• Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing others.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality and engineering excellence.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative, and self‑motivated work style.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey: from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers' doors.

At Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.

Website: www.vanderlande.com

What we offer

Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Here is what that looks like in practice:

• Competitive Salary Package
• 30 days of annual leave (pro-rated from the start of the financial year), including:
• 22 paid leave days
• 8 sick/casual leave days
• Applicable government holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance.
• Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of learning and development programs to enhance your skills
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, including parental coverage
• Opportunities to participate in diverse Vanderlande communities, networks, and employee initiatives
• Opportunity to collaborate globally.

How we work

We work by three values: Every day better, We care, and Team play. In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate what we achieve together, and do what we say.

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV/Resume.

Diversity & 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.

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