Director, Hardware Engineering

Position Summary

The Director, Hardware Engineering is responsible for leading the development and execution of hardware systems that power next-generation warehouse automation and robotic solutions. This leader will guide a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for development, validation, and commercialization of electromechanical systems, ensuring products are robust and reliable, while creating long standing customer relationships. This position requires a hands-on, strong technical leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team (4-5 direct reports) of hardware engineers.
• Promote engineering best practices, design reviews, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with a cross-functional product team including program management, software leadership and quality assurance.
• Lead design verification, validation, qualification, and product release activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and product safety certifications.
• Ensure seamless integration between hardware, software, controls, and robotics systems.
• Establish development and execution schedules, resource plans, and project milestones.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive predictable execution while balancing scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure DFM and DFA standards are met
• Support manufacturing scale-up and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead engineering support for production issues and field reliability improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience developing complex electromechanical products.
• 5+ years leading multidisciplinary engineering teams comprised of experienced engineers.
• Proven experience leading products through production at scale.
• Experience working with manufacturing partners and supply chains.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional engineering organizations.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.

• Master's degree in Engineering or MBA.
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), robotic picking systems, warehouse automation, or industrial robotics.
• Knowledge of ISO, CE, UL, OSHA, and other applicable safety standards.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, and engineering change management systems.
• Experience scaling engineering organizations in high-growth technology companies.

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