Job Description

Symbotic is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our Hardware Product Engineering team.  In this role, you will lead a team of engineers and designers in developing state-of-the-art, large-scale capital equipment used in material handling automation.  You will also use your own experience and skills to complete design tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Allocate mechanical engineering and design team resources to efficiently execute projects in the areas of NPD, value engineering, and sustaining engineering
• Act as a project leader or individual contributor on projects - leading the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design, and validation of complex electromechanical systems and structural assemblies
• Communicate project status, chair design reviews, present to colleagues and product owners
• Mentor staff and provide technical direction in the execution of engineering projects dealing with robotics, electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical structures
• Develop and continuously improve mechanical engineering processes and best practices while ensuring adherence throughout the department
• Identify organizational strengths and weaknesses and take proactive measures to ensure that the department is prepared for future growth.  This will include appropriate balancing of full-time and contract staffing.
• Identify necessary training, develop mentoring relationships, and hire additional staff to ensure the future success of the organization
• Work with and support cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch of new features or products
• Act as a technical expert when interfacing with customers and third parties
• Manage critical vendor relationships involved in both the design as well as the manufacturing aspects of automation system delivery.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years’ previous experience, 5 of which is in a management or team-lead role.
• Industrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating contract or offshore resources.
• Full proficiency with SolidWorks is required.
• Experience with Six Sigma, value engineering, and DFM is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Desire to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Additional Information

Symbotic offers competitive compensation and a dynamic, growing company environment. Benefits include very comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and more.

Symbotic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, physical or mental disability, nation of origin, veteran status, religious beliefs, sexual identity or expression. Symbotic supports a diverse workforce and we are committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, where all are treated with dignity and respect.

All Symbotic employees are required to make safety their top priority.