Mechanical Engineering Manager - Warehouse Automation

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.

What You'll Do

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.