Hardware Manager

Innovo Global Talent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Innovo Global Talent is seeking an experienced Hardware Manager to own the mechanical design and development of advanced robotic systems. You will lead a hands-on team of technicians, acting as the subject matter expert for mechanical design while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to ensure successful builds and tests.

This role emphasizes technical leadership without direct people management, focusing on mentoring, process improvements, and close integration with electrical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design within robotics or automation.
• Strong CAD proficiency: SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Experience prototyping, testing, and product validation.
• Hands-on experience in a workshop environment; travel up to 25% internationally.
• Experience mentoring technicians or junior engineers.
• Knowledge of DFM and DFA principles.
• Experience working in fast-paced product development or R&D.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for robotics and automation platforms.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Optimize designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Conduct mechanical simulations, validation activities, and testing.
• Support prototyping, evaluation, and design iteration across development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers for system integration.
• Serve as technical contact for technicians during fabrication and testing.
• Translate designs into clear work instructions and documentation.
• Provide hands-on guidance and troubleshooting during build and prototype phases.
• Review work to ensure quality and design intent.
• Establish best practices for assembly processes and tooling.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Hands-on engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Manager to take ownership of the mechanical design and development of advanced robotic systems while providing technical leadership and guidance to a team of technicians.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position rather than a people management role. You will serve as the subject matter expert for mechanical design, supporting technicians throughout the build, assembly, prototyping, and testing phases while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for advanced robotic and automation platforms.
• Produce detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Optimise designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct mechanical simulations, validation activities, and performance testing.
• Support prototyping, evaluation, and design iteration throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Partner with electrical and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for technicians during fabrication, assembly, and testing activities.
• Translate engineering designs into clear work instructions and technical documentation.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and troubleshooting support during build and prototype phases.
• Review completed work to ensure quality standards and design intent are maintained.
• Establish and promote best practices for assembly processes, tooling, documentation, and build quality.
• Mentor technicians and share mechanical engineering expertise to support team development.
• Capture feedback from the shop floor and incorporate lessons learned into future design improvements.
• Source mechanical components and materials.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and procurement teams to coordinate fabrication and delivery schedules.
• Support quality control activities and supplier performance reviews.
• Manage design updates related to manufacturing requirements and lead-time considerations.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Science, Computational Mechanics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design engineering within robotics, automation, special-purpose machinery, or similar engineering environments.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting prototyping, mechanical testing, and product validation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, material selection, and mechanical system integration.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, or leadership to technicians or junior engineers.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on engineering and workshop environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel internationally when required (approximately 25%).
• Experience developing robotic, autonomous, or highly automated systems.
• Knowledge of design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles.
• Experience working within fast-paced product development or R&D environments.

What's on Offer

• Competitive yearly salary (depending on experience)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents