Technical Engineering Manager – Robotics

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<p>&nbsp;</p> <p data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bY0nNPT75xY" width="560" height="314"></iframe></strong></p> <p><strong>Technical Engineering Manager 2 | Robotic Hardware | Hybrid Working | Welywn Garden City</strong></p> <p><strong>Introduction:</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We are Ocado Group, and we're bringing world-class automation to online grocery. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) combines cutting-edge robotics, AI, and IoT within our advanced CFCs (Customer Fulfilment Centres). We've mastered the single pick, transforming online delivery for our global partners. Join us and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of retail technology.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>As an Engineering Manager 2 within our Robotic Hardware team, you'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team developing innovative robotic hardware for our automated warehouses. You'll drive the development of both current and next-generation robotic systems, including advanced end-of-arm tooling.</p> <p>This is a highly technical leadership role, where you'll provide hands-on technical direction and coaching while working alongside the team to solve complex robotics and mechatronic challenges. Collaborating closely with Product, Project and Software teams, you'll help deliver cutting-edge hardware from concept through to production. You'll also champion continuous improvement, foster a collaborative engineering culture, and support the growth of both your team and the wider development centre.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead a multidisciplinary team to support the realisation and delivery of hardware for integrated robotic pick solutions.</li> <li>Drive the delivery of best-in-class robotic solutions to solve complex challenges within our Customer Fulfilment Centres.</li> <li>Collaborate with development centre leadership to build a great place to work, contributing to recruitment, branding, and induction processes.</li> <li>Partner with product and project teams, alongside wider stakeholders, to design and deliver new robotic picking hardware.</li> <li>Work closely with software engineering teams to solve complex mechanical and mechatronic challenges.</li> <li>Oversee the continuous improvement of production and development systems, incorporating rapid prototyping methodologies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong> <em>Essential</em></p> <ul> <li>Proven mechanical engineering or mechatronics experience, alongside strong robotics and automation expertise.</li> <li>Experience leading multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams, providing technical direction and mentoring engineers across mechanical, mechatronics and related disciplines.</li> <li>Strong systems-level understanding of robotics, with experience designing, integrating and validating complete robotic solutions for production.</li> <li>Proven experience delivering hardware products from development through to production, balancing innovation with manufacturability and reliability.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with software engineering teams to deliver integrated robotics solutions.</li> <li>Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and working within Agile environments.</li> <li>Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p><em>Nice to Haves</em></p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in using CAD tools such as SolidWorks and OnShape.</li> <li>Comfortable presenting ideas, convincing stakeholders, and delivering presentations to group audiences.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:</p> <ul> <li>Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to

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