What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineering Manager - Warehouse Automation position at Exotec?
Exotec designs and delivers advanced automation solutions that help global brands optimize warehouse performance while supporting warehouse teams across at every level. Our organization combines elegant mechanical design, resilient software and a deep understanding of logistics operations to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
Working at Exotec means contributing to the systems used daily in warehouses. You'll collaborate with passionate colleagues who share knowledge, challenge ideas and work in a respectful environment that values the diversity of more than 1,000 ExoPeople around the world.
Here, your work moves from concept to production and into the hands of clients who rely on it each day. You’ll join a company where collaboration, excellence, and meaningful impact guide what's built next.
As a Mechanical Engineering Manager (internally titled: Hardware Integration Manager), you will lead a team responsible for integrating Exotec's robotics solutions with third-party warehouse automation technologies across North America. As both a people leader and technical expert, you will drive project execution, support key client engagements, and help expand Exotec's capabilities as a leading warehouse automation integrator.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Hardware Integration Engineers, supporting performance, engagement, and career growth.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain engineering talent while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
- Define and drive the strategic direction of the Hardware Integration function across North America.
- Establish and improve engineering methodologies, deployment processes, and integration best practices.
- Ensure the successful delivery of hardware integration studies, designs, and customer solutions.
- Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex integration and deployment challenges.
- Lead the integration of Exotec technologies with third-party automation systems, including conveyors, sortation equipment, scanners, packaging systems, and other warehouse technologies.
- Partner closely with Project Management, Software Integration, Sales, Deployment, and Operations teams to support successful project delivery.
- Build trusted relationships with clients and act as a senior technical representative throughout project execution.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, and scalability.
- Support supplier management, equipment selection, and third-party technology integration efforts.
- Operate as a "working manager," balancing team leadership with direct involvement in customer projects and critical technical initiatives.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don’t meet every requirement listed below, don’t worry—your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!
- 10 years of experience in warehouse automation, material handling, intralogistics, systems integration, or a related industry with 3 years of experience leading technical or engineering teams
- Experience delivering complex automation, deployment, or systems integration projects
- Strong client-facing experience and stakeholder management skills
- Experience integrating third-party automation equipment and technologies
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations and materials handling workflows
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel as required to support client projects and business needs
Preferred Experience, Skills, & Qualifications
- 15 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience working for a warehouse automation integrator or material handling solutions provider
- Experience leading engineering, integration, or deployment organizations
- Experience with large-scale automation implementation projects
- Supplier management experience
- Continuous improvement or operational excellence leadership experience
- Competitive compensation package, inclusive of salary & annual bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Generous vacation and time off policy
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Continuous opportunities for training and development within an international organization
- Beautiful, newly renovated office space in Midtown Atlanta