Mechanical Engineering Manager: Automation & Robotics

Daedalus Industrial; Powdersville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daedalus Industrial is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team in designing and developing custom automation equipment, robotic systems, and industrial machinery. You will oversee design reviews, BOMs, and the integration of 6-axis robots, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to meet safety and reliability targets.

You will collaborate with controls, electrical, fabrication, and project teams to drive modular, productive designs, and promote engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar 3D CAD.
• Experience integrating 6-axis robots into custom automation equipment.
• Experience designing pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and creating related schematics.
• Strong knowledge of machine design, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and safety standards (ISO/ANSI).
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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, BOMs, and fabrication drawings.
• Guide integration of 6-axis robots, including reach, tooling, payload, access, guarding, and coordination with surrounding equipment.
• Oversee pneumatic, hydraulic, and other fluid power system design and schematics.
• Ensure designs satisfy functional requirements, cycle times, safety standards, and customer specifications.
• Promote FEA, kinematic analysis, robot/line simulation, and digital twins where appropriate.
• Maintain design standards, reusable assemblies, and documentation practices.
• Improve CAD workflows and modular designs; establish design reviews to improve quality and reduce rework.
• Coordinate with fabrication and assembly teams to improve manufacturability, cost, and build efficiency.
• Collaborate with Project Engineer (Fabrication & Commissioning) to resolve assembly issues and support testing/startup.
• Work with Electrical, Controls, and Motion Engineers on integrated equipment designs and robot applications.
• Support concepts and estimating; incorporate feedback into future designs.

Skills

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

3D CAD

GD&T

Robot integration

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Robot simulation

Offline programming

FEA

Job description

Daedalus Industrial is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead our mechanical engineering team in designing and developing custom automation equipment, robotic systems, and industrial machinery. You will oversee design reviews, BOMs, and the integration of 6-axis robots, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to meet safety and reliability targets.

You will collaborate with controls, electrical, fabrication, and project teams to drive modular, productive designs, and promote engineering