Senior Mechanical Engineering Lead, Beverage Automation

Wonder; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonder is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead the hardware development of our next-generation automated beverage platform. You will start from concept to production while hiring and guiding a team of mechanical engineers.

The role requires proven leadership in industrial automation and strong CAD/robotics expertise. You will drive timelines, coordinate with software, operations and culinary teams, and ensure the system meets exact specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering product development, including 2+ years in staff or leadership roles.
• Experience in beverages or industrial automation is strongly preferred.
• Leader who can own tough parts of a project while developing a team, fostering growth and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of robotics systems and ability to work with robotics software groups and product managers to specify and deliver on specs.
• Experience designing systems with standard industrial automation components (gantry systems, conveyors, actuators, sensors).
• Proven ability to move a design from CAD to production with minimal prototype cycles and reliable parts.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware design and development of the flagship beverage automation product, both as an individual contributor and as a manager.
• Collaborate with Software, Ops, Culinary and other teams to ensure the system meets product specs.
• Manage a team of 3-4 mechanical engineers and establish a culture of accountability.
• Document design decisions and history through robust systems.
• Drive design, prototyping, and validation timelines to hit product deadlines.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Industrial Automation

CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Project Management

Robotics knowledge

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Wonder is seeking a Senior Manager, Mechanical Engineering to lead the hardware development of our next-generation automated beverage platform. You will start from concept to production while hiring and guiding a team of mechanical engineers.

The role requires proven leadership in industrial automation and strong CAD/robotics expertise. You will drive timelines, coordinate with software, operations and culinary teams, and ensure the system meets exact specifications.