VP of Mechanical Engineering - New York, United States - Verdant Robotics
Description
VP of Mechanical EngineeringVerdant Robotics Hayward, CA
Join us at Verdant Robotics as we revolutionize agriculture through robotics and AI.
We use computer vision and machine learning to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time.
Our unique digital-twin and mm-accurate spraying technology unlock phenomenal increases in productivity and efficiency - helping farmers grow more profitability with fewer inputs, realizing savings from day one.
As the VP of Mechanical Engineering, you will be working directly with theCTO, CPO and CEO.
You will be an executive leader in a critical customer-facing role and a key driver of ongoing transformation, leading our engineering team towards shipping our technology on time.
Our core technology empowers farmers to grow more profitable food. Together with our partners, we are building environmentally friendly, sustainable, and highly productive farms. Our office is located in Hayward, CA, about 25-30 mins average commute from most places in the Bay Area. We offer competitive pay and a great team environment.The Role:
VP, Mechanical Engineer
Reporting to:
CTO
Location:
on-site, in-person
About You:
You are a technical hands-on engineer who leads from the front
Strong experience with mechanical engineering and CAD tools
You have the ability to iterate and prototype new designs rapidly
Have deep prior experience as an individual contributor and technical leader
You have excellent communication skills and fluency in English (both oral and written)
You are proactive, enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
You are a natural leader with a proven track record of bringing deep tech products market
You have excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach senior engineers and managers to champion change and deliver quick solutions to complex problems
You have direct experience working with machine shops for hands-on rapid prototyping
You have deep experience with SolidWorks, experience working with PDM, and PDM Server Management
Knowledge of Arena PLM software
You have experience with local manufacturing, working with vendors and managing contract manufacturers for timely delivery
What you will do:
Help lead and execute on Verdant's vision
Drive engineering front the front designing and developing advanced robotic systems
Manage teams and individuals towards shipping product on time and on schedule
Drive product alignment with business objectives, user and customer experience
Work with our CEO to build and manage a world-class engineering team by fostering a culture of excellence, mentoring and developing talent and recruiting strong, well-rounded engineers
Ensure engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement
Champion a data-driven and continuous improvement culture to improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security
Desired Qualifications
Masters or above in mechanical engineering, or a related robotics-hardware heavy field
You've delivered products to market, ideally in robotics
5-10 years of experience in Agricultural Mechanical Engineering
Highly proficient in Solidworks and PDM
Experience working with Arena
Experience in finding and sourcing fabricated parts quickly from local shops
Familiarity with machining (mill, lathe, etc)
5+ years of production engineering experience as an IC or tech lead
Have managed a team of engineers (and a manager of managers)
Have been part of at least one startup
Obsessed with robotics and sustainable agriculture
Willing to travel to the field (up to 20%) to meet with customers
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Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.