Robot Chief Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the robotics development team, advancing a culture of innovation, collaboration, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Advance the team to adhere to the engineering strategies, principles, processes, and procedures to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Ensure the team adheres to the ASI Product Development Process (PDP) and passage of all gate reviews.
• Maintain compliance with budgets, resource management, and milestone deliveries.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of engineering solutions, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Perform internal development reviews and gates [Example: Concept, Detailed, and Final Designs] to ensure the requirements and project performance metrics are met.
• Collaborate with other departments, including product management, operations, and manufacturing to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
• Manage engineering budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to the robotics engineering team, resolving complex technical issues and challenges.
• Promote requirements-driven designs, ensuring that all engineering solutions are aligned with customer needs and business goals.
• Facilitate the alignment of verification and validation processes with the specified requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and certifications.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent, promoting professional growth and career development within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong technical background with expertise in engineering principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing engineering budgets, resources, and timelines.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and certifications.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and best practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as a Chief Engineer or similar.
• Experience working in Robotics, Automation, or a similar field.
• Master's Degree.