Solutions Design Manager (Warehouse Automation)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

25 days holiday + statutory

Competitive pension scheme

Discount schemes

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting is partnering with a leading manufacturer of material handling, automation and robotics to appoint a Solution Design Manager. The role covers the UK, overseeing the solutions team of project and design engineers and product specialists, and supporting the sales bid process.

You will coordinate bid activities, develop customer-specific automation concepts (AGVs, AMRs, etc.) and mentor customers on technical components.

Qualifications

• Experience in Solution Design Management within Intralogistics.
• Strong understanding of system integration and automated/robotics solutions.
• Background in management of high-value accounts and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the solutions design team across the UK.
• Assist the sales team during the offer phase and validate budgets.
• Coordinate all team members through the bid process.
• Develop concepts for automated logistics requirements (AGVs, AMRs, etc.).
• Mentor customers on technical components of products.
• Attend customer sites across the UK to support project/sales teams.
• Provide technical support to in-house engineering teams.

Skills

Solution design management

Intralogistics

System integration

Robotics/automation knowledge

People management

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer and supplier of material handling, automation & robotics equipment, seeking an experienced Solution Design Manager to support projects and manage the solutions team across the UK. With a competitive basic salary and overall package, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Solution Design Manager working within automation/robotics interested in joining a global organization who are at the forefront of warehouse technology.

Responsibilities

• Managing the solutions design team across the UK made up of Project Engineers, Design Engineers and Product Specialists
• Assisting the sales team during the offer phase, reviewing the proposal with the customer and validating the budget costs
• Coordinating all member of the team throughout the bid process
• Developing concepts for customers specific automated logistic requirements for AGVs, AMRs and other automated solutions
• Mentoring customers on the technical components of their products
• Attending customer sites across the UK to support the project/sales teams with client visits
• Providing technical support to the in-house engineering teams

Requirements

The company have a preference for an individual with Solution Design Management experience within Intralogistics. It is essential that you have a strong understanding of system integration and have technical knowledge of different automated/robotics solutions. It is also highly preferred that you have a background in management of high value accounts and a diverse group of employees. You must hold a full UK driver’s license and be willing to travel nationally. In terms of location, you can be based anywhere across the UK.

Benefits

• Up to £70,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Company car/allowance
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Competitive pension scheme
• Discount schemes

The Company

Part of a wider group, the company are an international manufacturer of material handling with a fast-growing robotics and automation department. They’re also involved in supplying various other types of warehouse equipment and are one the most well-known brands within the material handling sector, being a true market leader. Having obtained consistent growth for the last 30 years, they’re expecting this to continue and have adapted well to the market in becoming a solution specialist with their automation and robotics offering.