Senior Project Manager / Project Engineer (Static Equipment)

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Brightpick is revolutionizing warehouse automation with cutting-edge robotic solutions and intelligent systems that power some of the world’s most advanced fulfillment centers. We design and deliver technology that helps customers achieve operational excellence with speed, precision, and reliability.

We’re looking for a Project Manager – Engineering (Static Equipment) to lead all aspects of warehouse static equipment design, procurement, and delivery — including shelving systems, tote storage, flow racks, and all supporting infrastructure that ensures safety, compliance, and performance.

As the Project Manager – Engineering (Static Equipment), you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of static infrastructure for Brightpick customer deployments. From the moment a project is scoped during pre-sales to the final handover of a fully operational system, you’ll ensure every structural element is designed, engineered, and delivered to meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards. This is a high-impact technical leadership role, working cross-functionally with Sales, Solution Engineering, Procurement, Project Execution, and external vendors in both the EU and the US.

Location
Bratislava

Type of employment
Full-time

Salary (brutto)
From 2500 € / month based on seniority and experience

Core responsibilities:

• Lead full lifecycle management of static warehouse equipment — from design and specification to procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Evaluate and select solutions for shelving systems, tote storage, flow racks, mezzanines, and related infrastructure to meet project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all structural, fire suppression, and seismic zone standards, including local building codes, NFPA, IBC, and EN regulations.
• Define and enforce engineering specifications, including load calculations, floor flatness tolerances, clearances, and system interfaces.
• Collaborate with Sales and Pre-Sales teams to determine optimal product selection and layout during solution design.
• Manage and coordinate vendor engagements, technical reviews, customization requirements, and delivery timelines.
• Drive cost optimization and risk mitigation, ensuring quality and compliance without compromising delivery schedules.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight during on-site installations, inspections, and final acceptance testing.
• Maintain strong project documentation, including drawings, BOMs, engineering approvals, and change orders.
• Serve as the internal SME for all static equipment topics across Brightpick’s global project portfolio.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Structural / Industrial Engineering or related field
• Solid senior experience managing warehouse infrastructure or material handling equipment projects
• Strong understanding of warehouse rack systems, structural design principles, fire suppression systems, and seismic compliance
• Proven experience in vendor selection, procurement, and managing technical scope with third-party suppliers
• Excellent understanding of building and fire codes in EU and/or US
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, structural calculations, and design standards
• Strong project management skills — planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and commercial stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to customer sites
• Fluent in Slovak and English

Benefits:

• Daily breakfast in the office
• Option of working from home/hybrid work (in case the position allows it)
• Flexible work schedule (in case the position allows it)
• Sick days
• Parking for everyone, bike storage with showers and changing rooms on site at our HQ
• Rooftop terrace with nice view of Bratislava
• Dog friendly office
• Multisport Card
• Referral program

Additional benefits you can choose from after 1st year:

• Multisport Card (with company contribution)
• Contribution to a recreation stay
• Year-round healthcare access at ProCare
• Supplementary pension contribution (III pilier)
• Brain boost - budget for professional development
• Annual public transportation pass
• E-Shop voucher to buy anything you might need