Head of Engineering, Water Tech & Smart Hydration

Brio Water Technology; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Brio Water Technology is seeking a highly skilled Director of Engineering to lead development across water coolers, filtration systems and ice makers. You will own the engineering roadmap, mentor a high-performing team, and partner with Product, Industrial Design, Compliance and Sourcing to drive innovation and speed to market.

You will oversee CAD, validation, DFM, supplier collaboration, and rigorous testing to meet NSF, UL and DOE standards while maintaining a strong culture of quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in mechanical product development.
• Strong electromechanical, fluid handling, and thermal systems background.
• Experience with injection molding, sheet metal, die casting and appliance manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead NPI programs and manage vendor communications.
• Experience with compliance testing (UL, NSF, DOE) and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering roadmap for Brio's product portfolio (water coolers, filtration systems, ice makers).
• Lead the mechanical and electromechanical design process from concept through design freeze, validation, and NPI.
• Oversee CAD development, prototyping, simulation, and testing (thermal, mechanical, flow, structural, etc.).
• Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), cost optimization, and reliability with suppliers.
• Work with Product, Industrial Design, Compliance, and Sourcing for hardware, filtration, and control systems integration.
• Build and manage a high-performing engineering team; provide mentorship and performance feedback.
• Create and enforce engineering documentation standards including BOMs, tolerances, drawings, and test plans.
• Support global manufacturing partners with tooling input and process development.
• Ensure products meet Brio’s standards for performance, safety, certification (NSF, UL, DOE) and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

NPI program management

Vendor communication

Education

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Brio Water Technology is seeking a highly skilled Director of Engineering to lead development across water coolers, filtration systems and ice makers. You will own the engineering roadmap, mentor a high-performing team, and partner with Product, Industrial Design, Compliance and Sourcing to drive innovation and speed to market.

You will oversee CAD, validation, DFM, supplier collaboration, and rigorous testing to meet NSF, UL and DOE standards while maintaining a strong culture of quality and