Director of Engineering

What we need 

Greenbox Logistics is building a smarter, faster, and more sustainable fulfillment network. As Director of Engineering, you will lead the development of our next generation of facilities and automation systems. This executive-level role is responsible for building and managing our internal design, construction, planning, and automation teams. You will oversee site planning, facility design, and end-to-end execution for new fulfillment centers, while reducing our reliance on external consultants. This is a high-impact leadership role shaping the physical and technical backbone of Greenbox’s growth strategy.  

What we do    
GreenBox is pioneering warehousing-as-a-service, offering outsourced warehousing operations and specializing in automated warehousing solutions. Our focus is on the efficient movement of goods in cases and pallets across all sectors, such as wholesale, retail, and general merchandising.      

*GreenBox is an independently managed joint venture between Symbotic and Softbank.    

What You’ll Do 

• Team Leadership & Development  

• Build and lead high-performing teams across facility design, construction management, site planning, and automation engineering. 

• Establish internal engineering best practices and culture to support scalable growth.  

• Facility Development  

• Oversee the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for new fulfillment center development—from site evaluation and layout to automation implementation and construction execution.  

• Ensure alignment between long-term operational goals and engineering execution.  

• Automation & Technology Strategy  

• Partner with automation vendors to evaluate, select, and implement next-gen solutions that optimize throughput, reduce cost, and accelerate go-live timelines.  

• Stay ahead of technology trends to ensure Greenbox remains at the forefront of logistics automation.  

• Vendor & Stakeholder Management  

• Manage relationships with external engineering and automation partners to ensure performance, cost efficiency, and adherence to timelines.  

• Reduce reliance on external consultants by building robust in-house capabilities.  

• Strategic Planning  

• Collaborate closely with operations, product, and executive leadership to align engineering initiatives with Greenbox’s long-term growth strategy.  

• Identify opportunities to improve the scalability, sustainability, and economics of our network.  

What you’ll need 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.  

• Minimum 10 years of engineering leadership experience, preferably in logistics, warehouse automation, supply chain infrastructure, or industrial design/construction.  

• Proven experience overseeing large-scale capital projects involving site development, construction, and automation.  

• Strong track record of building and scaling engineering teams.  

• Deep knowledge of automation systems and facility design principles.  

• Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.  

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.  

Our Environment 

• Up to 50% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.      

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.