Dir. Eng.-Logistics Auto. & Material Handling

3Md Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 241,000 - 283,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Disability coverage (short-term & long

Basic life insurance

Wellbeing benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid sick leave per local law

Job summary

3MD Inc. in Redmond, WA, seeks a Director of Engineering-Logistics Automation & Material Handling to lead a distributed team of mechanical and electrical designers. You will drive projects from concept to site deployment, delivering advanced conveyance systems and AMR solutions for fulfillment warehouses.

The role requires 7+ years leading multidisciplinary teams, deep domain knowledge in logistics, and strong PLM/QMS experience to ensure quality and successful integrations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering
• 7+ years leading multidisciplinary teams across offices and regions
• Proven track record in logistics and e-commerce fulfillment markets
• Deep expertise in advanced conveyance and material handling
• Direct experience integrating robotic work-cells and AMR solutions
• Knowledge of PLC or IPC control frameworks and hardware integration

Responsibilities

• Distributed Leadership: Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-office, multi-regional team of mechanical and electrical designers
• Concept to Integration: Oversee product lifecycles from concept to full site deployment
• Process & Quality Compliance: Enforce QMS/PLM procedures
• Design Optimization: Accelerate engineering design while maintaining quality
• Technical Strategy: Define architectural roadmap for warehouse automation ecosystems
• Advanced Engineering: Drive design of high-speed conveyors and robotic work-cells
• Mobile Automation: Guide development and integration of custom AMR solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with software, product, sales, and regional teams

Skills

Leadership Experience

Domain Expertise

Technical Knowledge

Robotics & Autonomy

Controls Familiarity

Education

Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Arena PLM or equivalent enterprise QMS/PLM software

Job description

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Dir. Eng.-Logistics Auto. & Material Handling

01 - Salary w/Benefits Management Redmond, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3731

Salary Range: $240,821.00 To $282,786.00 Annually

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

Summary of Position:

The Director of Engineering-Logistics Automation & Material handling will manage a distributed, multi-regional team of mechanical and electrical designers. The Director of Engineering -Logistics Automation & Material Handling will ensure that the team drives solutions from initial concept to full on-site integration, building advanced conveyance, robotic work-cells, and purpose-built AMR solutions for fulfillment warehouses.

Essential Functions:

• Distributed Leadership: Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-office, multi-regional team of mechanical and electrical designers, including but not limited to hiring, all phases of performance management, and terminations
• Concept to Integration: Oversee entire product lifecycles from blank-page concepts to full site deployment
• Process & Quality Compliance: Enforce team compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) procedures
• Design Optimization: Accelerate engineering design time-to-value while maintaining rigorous quality standards
• Technical Strategy: Define the architectural roadmap for complex warehouse automation ecosystems
• Advanced Engineering: Drive design of high-speed conveyor systems and robotic work-cells
• Mobile Automation: Guide development and integration of custom fleet AMR solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with software, product, sales, and regional commissioning teams
• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results
• Plans and Prioritizes
• Decision Quality
• Self-Development

This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.

Physical Demands:

This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.

Required Education and Experience:

Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

7+ years of experience

Qualifications:

• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Redmond, Washington
• Education: Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 7+ years leading multidisciplinary teams across different offices and regions
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in logistics and e-commerce fulfillment markets
• Systems & Quality Tools: Preferred knowledge of Arena PLM or equivalent enterprise QMS/PLM software platforms
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in advanced conveyance and material handling
• Robotics & Autonomy: Direct experience integrating robotic work-cells and AMR solutions
• Controls Familiarity: Knowledge of PLC or IPC control frameworks and hardware integration

• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Redmond, Washington
• Education: Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 7+ years leading multidisciplinary teams across different offices and regions
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in logistics and e-commerce fulfillment markets
• Systems & Quality Tools: Preferred knowledge of Arena PLM or equivalent enterprise QMS/PLM software platforms
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in advanced conveyance and material handling
• Robotics & Autonomy: Direct experience integrating robotic work-cells and AMR solutions
• Controls Familiarity: Knowledge of PLC or IPC control frameworks and hardware integration

Systems Engineering: Strong background in full-scale system integration and validation protocols

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

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