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Logistics Engineer
This is NewCold
NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowers our people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships, and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.
NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We are expanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can be found on www.newcold.com and our social media.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Create a design with conceptual logistic flows and possible technical solutions based on provided customers data for a new NewCold project
- Verify the performance of the existing NewCold sites based on collected data and detect the ''weak points'' within those sites
- Use the findings of previous step and work them out within a predefined MHE ''lessons learned environment''
- Use those learnings for new updates of the existing SD's (SD's are Standard designs, containing description of technical solution per area like cranes, conveyors e.g.)
- Investigate if certain current standard solutions are updated and require new ''state of the art'' solutions or different equipment as current ones
- Be able to detect the relevant new technical solutions or equipment within the logistics automation market to mitigate previously mentioned ''learnings''
- Be able to sell these ''mitigations'' internally within NewCold
- Design material handling automation and logistic Material Handling Equipment solutions
- Coordinate design solutions with E&I and PLC department
- Coordinate design and site issues with clients, design consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers
- Prepare requests for quotation documents, assist during contractor selection process, and monitor the performance of contractor on technical aspects
- Maintains a complete set of project engineering records on all assignments
- Participates in technical reviews and price review meetings
- Participates in recommending ideas for improving procedures, quality, designs, applications, and equipment
- Execute relevant Factory Acceptance Tests for mechanical engineering
- Manage planning of mechanical engineering discipline for the whole project
- Identify changes to the contractual requirements and analyses cost and time impact of these changes, support the project manager or contract manager for variation proposals
- Assess impacts and incorporate changes in mechanical engineering during all phases of the project
- Manage and archive deliverables, provide design data to other stakeholders
- Ensure that the design fulfils local safety and ergonomics norms
- Coordinate with relevant statutory departments or consultants for mechanical and MEP (Sprinkler) design and installation
- Support installation and commissioning teams and handling site problem reports
- Process and submit as-built documentation
- Establishes and maintain good workshop relationship with internal and
Who are we looking for?
You have:
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of post-graduated experience or above in pallet conveyors and AS/RS
- Fluent in English, any other European language is a plus
- Good understanding of AutoCAD
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic knowledge of mechanical, MEP and steelwork design and installations
- High proficiency in designing Material Handling System and Logistic Concepts
- Basic knowledge of electrical components, cabinets and field wiring for mechanical design purposes
- Basic knowledge of statutory requirements on health and safety, government submissions, MEP related statutory submissions
- Occasional travel is required in this position. Usually, trips are planned and are of short duration. However, requests for travel on short notice may be made and extended travel is sometimes required in support of systems commissioning and acceptance
Are you up for the job?
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.
Why would you want to work for NewCold?
With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in the very near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerful company in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and the potential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern and automated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transport and distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits and compensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position may appeal to you even more.
Can we welcome you on board as our new Logistics Engineer and help continue our successful growth?