Mechanical Engineering Manager - Automation & Robotics

Daedalus Industrial; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Daedalus Industrial in Easley, SC seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering team in the design and development of custom automation equipment, robotic systems, and industrial machinery. You will provide technical oversight, manage resources, and ensure designs meet functionality, manufacturability, safety, and reliability requirements.

The role emphasizes modular design, engineering productivity, and collaboration with controls, electrical, fabrication, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, 3+ years in leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience integrating 6-axis industrial robots; robot simulation or offline programming is a plus.
• Experience designing pneumatic and hydraulic systems; schematic creation and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mechanical Engineers, including workload assignments, resource planning, time approvals, performance reviews, and professional development.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship; coordinate engineering priorities with Project Managers to meet budgets and schedules.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and team development.
• Oversee design of custom automation equipment, robotic cells, material handling systems, and integrated production lines.
• Review and approve concepts, 3D models, fabrication drawings, assemblies, and bills of materials.
• Guide integration of 6-axis industrial robots, including robot reach, tooling, payload, access, guarding, and coordination with surrounding equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Daedalus Industrial in Easley, SC seeks a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering team in the design and development of custom automation equipment, robotic systems, and industrial machinery. You will provide technical oversight, manage resources, and ensure designs meet functionality, manufacturability, safety, and reliability requirements.

The role emphasizes modular design, engineering productivity, and collaboration with controls, electrical, fabrication, and