Dir. Eng.-Logistics Auto. & Material Handling

Benefits

U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company contribution, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 6 scheduled paid holidays. Additionally, eligible hourly/non-exempt and exempt employees accrue up to 112 hours of PTO based on years of service and may annually take up to 8 hours of paid volunteer time. Additional paid sick leave is also provided if required by state or local law.

Summary of Position:

The Director of Engineering-Logistics Automation & Material handling will manage a distributed, multi-regional team of mechanical and electrical designers. The Director of Engineering -Logistics Automation & Material Handling will ensure that the team drives solutions from initial concept to full on-site integration, building advanced conveyance, robotic work-cells, and purpose-built AMR solutions for fulfillment warehouses.

Essential Functions:

• Distributed Leadership: Manage, mentor, and scale a multi-office, multi-regional team of mechanical and electrical designers, including but not limited to hiring, all phases of performance management, and terminations
• Concept to Integration: Oversee entire product lifecycles from blank-page concepts to full site deployment
• Process & Quality Compliance: Enforce team compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) procedures
• Design Optimization: Accelerate engineering design time-to-value while maintaining rigorous quality standards
• Technical Strategy: Define the architectural roadmap for complex warehouse automation ecosystems
• Advanced Engineering: Drive design of high-speed conveyor systems and robotic work-cells
• Mobile Automation: Guide development and integration of custom fleet AMR solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with software, product, sales, and regional commissioning teams

Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Tech Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Customer Focus
• Resourcefulness
• Drives Results
• Plans and Prioritizes
• Decision Quality
• Self-Development

Work Environment:

This position is based in a professional office setting and regularly utilizes workplace technology, including computers, smartphones, multifunction printers, cloud-based filing systems, and collaboration tools.

Physical Demands:

This role requires physical capabilities that support the successful execution of key responsibilities. The employee regularly engages in verbal and written communication with colleagues and clients to address project-related inquiries and must be able to convey accurate information clearly and efficiently. The position involves remaining seated at a workstation for approximately 75% of the time, with occasional movement throughout the office to access equipment, supplies, and shared resources. Daily tasks include consistent use of computers and standard office technology such as keyboards, printers, and multifunction devices. The role also involves transporting equipment boxes weighing up to 25 pounds within the building and to other offsite locations as needed for project support.

Required Education and Experience:

Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering

7+ years of experience

Qualifications:

• Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Redmond, Washington
• Education: Degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 7+ years leading multidisciplinary teams across different offices and regions
• Domain Expertise: Proven track record in logistics and e-commerce fulfillment markets
• Systems & Quality Tools: Preferred knowledge of Arena PLM or equivalent enterprise QMS/PLM software platforms
• Technical Knowledge: Deep expertise in advanced conveyance and material handling
• Robotics & Autonomy: Direct experience integrating robotic work-cells and AMR solutions
• Controls Familiarity: Knowledge of PLC or IPC control frameworks and hardware integration

Systems Engineering: Strong background in full-scale system integration and validation protocols

AAP/EEO Statement:

3MD Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, sex, age, race and color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category that is protected by applicable law.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.