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What We Need

Symbotic is seekingan Engineering Design Manager to lead our 2D CAD (AutoCAD) team within the Systems Layout and Structural Engineering organization. This roleis responsible foroverseeing the creation, quality, and release of 2D design documentation supporting complex steel structural systems for large-scale warehouse automation solutions.

This opportunity will expose you to a wide variety of sales and engineering teams within our organization as well ascustomer'sarchitects, structural engineers, construction experts andleading-edgetechnologies in the automation and robotics industries.

What we do

The System Layout Engineering team is part of the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Organization, whichis responsible fordeveloping the customer's warehouse layout,facilitatingsupply chain execution, and delivering world-class support to the installation team. The System Layout Engineering team drives warehouse design excellence through the incorporation of internal and external customer feedback with a consistent focus on reducing costs for both material and project execution lead times.

Whatyou'lldo

• Lead and develop a team of 2D CAD designers responsible for delivering high-quality structural design documentation and BOM releases across multiple projects.

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of 2D drawing packages, including system layouts, subassembly drawings, and installation documentation.

• Ensure consistent application of AutoCAD best practices, including use of external references, layer standards, dynamic blocks, drawing libraries, and file management protocols.

• Govern the creation and release of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and oversee Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes to ensure accuracy andtimelyupdates.

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement across 2D CAD workflows to increase efficiency, scalability, and design quality.

• Introduce and expanduseof automation tools such asAutoLISPand data extraction techniques to streamline design processes.

• Implement andleverageproject management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet) to support resource planning, workload balancing, and project tracking.

• Ensure adherence to design review processes and stage-gate milestones,maintaininghigh standardsfor quality and completeness.

• Partner closely with 3D (Revit) teams and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment across design outputs and resolve design conflicts.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) by integrating new system components into standard design frameworks.

• Establish and enforce QA/QC standards for all AutoCAD deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of accountability, attention to detail, and continuous improvement.

• Utilize data-driven decision-making to prioritize work, mitigate risks, and manage competing project demands.

Whatyou'llneed

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (preferred) or Architecture.

• Minimumof8years of experience in structural design, construction, material handling, or large-scale mechanical systems.

• Minimumof8 years of hands-on experience with AutoCAD (2D).

• Proven leadership experience managing design or engineering teams in a project-based environment.

• Deepexpertisein AutoCAD (2D), including advanced drawing management, standards, and best practices.

• Strong understanding of structural steel systems and construction documentation.

• Experience delivering design outputs for large-scale, complex systems (e.g., automation, industrial, or construction environments).

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, standardization, and scalable workflows.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD automation tools (e.g.,AutoLISP, data extraction).

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work across engineering, product, and field teams.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

• Experience in warehouse automation or material handling systems (preferred).

Our Environment

• Up to 25%of travel may berequired. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• The employeeis responsible forowning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.