Team Lead - Mechanical Engineering

Mujin is the future of industrial robotic systems in production and distribution environments. Our technology gives robots perception and awareness, enabling them to take on more advanced tasks. Our aim is to revolutionize the use of robotics within industry to free human resources from labor intensive tasks to focus on more intellectual challenges. 
Mujin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead - Mechanical Engineering. The role requires strong leadership and technical abilities and an understanding of mechanical, electrical and systems engineering. We are looking for a professional who can provide integration support for robotic system solutions, with responsibility in tracking test plans, schedules, and associated deliverables for multiple concurrent projects while managing team resources and balancing needs in a dynamic, fast paced working environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Communicate technical project status with project managers and company leadership 
• Maintain project execution critical path to ensure projects are delivered on time 
• Understand and meet project budget requirements set at onset of each project 
• Act as a project manager for the team leading with clear communication of goals and deadlines 
• Actively manage team workload, task prioritization, and project allocation 
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members 
• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering processes as needed by company projects 
• Foster design documentation for all input requirements, calculations, analysis, tolerance stacks, as well as provide detailed installation manuals for all relevant sub-systems  
• Assist in the installation and integration via hands-on approach when needed as to ensure seamless integration into overall systems 
• Troubleshoot deployment of design and record feedback driving lessons learned and improving future design iterations 
• Teach team members how to setup and use all related engineering tools such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, FEA, PDM, Confluence, etc. 
• Manage and build on team onboarding sessions as needed 
• Set up and configure various hardware including industrial robots, demo cells, end effectors, cameras, vision systems, lighting, compressed air systems, and robot controllers 
• Own and provide necessary build layouts for floorspace allocation as well as requirements for power and air supply to integration team and project managers 
• Document and communicate design critical to quality features (CTQs) for quality assurance on equipment and systems, write technical standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enable supplier coordination when required, and support engineering processes managed by other acting teams (project management, electrical design, supply chain, and manufacturing) 
• Experience designing for, selecting, and integrating various safety devices 
• Support building and reviewing risk assessments as well as documenting communicating all operator hazards and required design mitigations according to ISO12100 and ANSI/RIA TR15.306-201 
• Support building a worldclass culture and team capable of deploying systems to the highest standards and levels of customer satisfaction 

Requirements:

• Leadership mentality with ability to empower team members to perform their best and accomplish goals of the organization 
• Demonstrated positive attitude and ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, coupled with a natural curiosity and keen observational skills in the workplace, enabling you to quickly identify and solve complex problems 
• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering 
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity, showcasing your extensive knowledge and expertise in the field and a track record of successfully delivering robotics projects 
• A minimum of 3 years of people management experience 
• Proficiency in industrial mechanical design, with the ability to generate CAD models 
• Ability to size and design pneumatic systems for robotic applications 
• Ability to read and interpret specification sheets, as well as procure necessary mechanical components from suppliers, ensuring adherence to project requirements and specifications 
• Experience in the safeguarding, maintenance, and manipulation of industrial robots, ensuring their optimal performance and safety in various applications 
• Experience designing for, selecting, and integrating various safety devices 
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the year, as required by project demands, allowing you to provide onsite support and engage with customers effectively  

Since our expansion to North America, we have encountered substantial demand for our groundbreaking robotics technology. If you're s