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Senior Director of NPD Engineering

AutoStore · Atlanta, GA, USA · On-site

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About AutoStore

AutoStore is an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) that uses the power of warehouse robots for 24/7 order fulfillment within a cubic layout. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

The Sr. Director of Engineering will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (40+) responsible for both people management and project execution . Most of your time will be focused on project execution. In this role you will lead a team focused on developing new products by working closely with the Product Management team on customer-focused solutions . The Sr. Director of Engineering reports to the Vice President of NPD and Inno v ation Engineering. Own hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for your team

What they're looking for

  • 15 + years of experience in delivering customer focused solutions and products at volume (areas of relevance are robotics, IoT, mechanical , embedded systems, and electronics )
  • Experience in managing large global engineering engineers from multiple disciplines executing a diverse set of projects
  • Develop and mature modern processes that drive effective execution while ensuring reliab le products
  • Ability to motivate people and create a safe work environment
  • Excellent communication skills across organizational levels
  • Ability to think wholistic and contribute to strategic planning
More about this role

AutoStore™ holds a simple yet powerful vision: to store and move things for everyone, everywhere. Founded in Norway, we've grown into a global technology company. AutoStore uses advanced software to automate and orchestrate order fulfillment. Our goal is to ensure orders arrive faster than ever, with minimal environmental impact. That’s how we help brands exceed customer expectations.

We have more than 1600 systems in nearly 60 countries, and we grow continuously as a community of employees, partners, customers, suppliers, and connected technologies. Automation should make life easier, and by listening carefully to our community, we innovate to meet the industry’s most complex needs. With AutoStore™, brands gain speed, efficiency, and improved workplaces. And much more floor space.

AutoStore – moving things forward.

The Sr. Director of Engineering will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (40+) responsible for both people management and project execution . Most of your time will be focused on project execution. In this role you will lead a team focused on developing new products by working closely with the Product Management team on customer-focused solutions . The Sr....

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