Lead Engineer

Watermill Express

Brighton (CO)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 145,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401k and Roth eligibility with company match

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Watermill Express is seeking a Lead Engineer who will manage engineering design and regulatory compliance for kiosk products. This full-time position offers a salary between $125,000 and $145,000, along with a 25% bonus. The Lead Engineer will provide technical leadership, support product design, and ensure compliance with state regulations.

Key responsibilities include managing a small team of engineers, overseeing product development, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of engineering experience.
At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
Experience leading or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering design and evaluation activities.
Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
Ensure product compliance with applicable state regulations.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead, train, and focus a small engineering team

Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks

Experience managing products through full lifecycle

Strong problem‑solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Acumatica

Job description

Summary/Objective

Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer, the Lead Engineer owns the engineering design, manufacturing support, and state regulatory compliance for the company’s kiosk products. This role leads product development from concept through production, ensuring design integrity, manufacturability, quality, cost effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.

The Lead Engineer provides technical leadership, manages engineering systems and documentation, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and field operations. This position also leads and mentors the Compliance /Quality Engineer.

Compensation

This is a Full time Salary, Exempt, position being offered at $125,000-$145,000 DOE + 25% bonus.

Essential Functions

Engineering Leadership & Oversight
- Lead engineering design and evaluation activities
- Represent the engineering function in cross-departmental initiatives
- Oversee Quality & Compliance engineering activities
- Provide leadership and direction to a small team of engineers
- Manage third-party consultants (electrical, mechanical, programming) as needed
Product Design & Development
- Use SolidWorks to create and revise designs supporting fabrication, machining, welding, electrical integration, and in-house assembly
- Oversee and coordinate the units control system code development (3rd party)
- Select appropriate materials and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Design fixtures and perform lifting/loading calculations to improve manufacturing processes
- Build and test prototypes to validate new designs or modifications
- Conduct and document field installation testing of prototypes, systems, or units
- Ownership of new and existing products, systems, and designs
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure product compliance with applicable state regulations
- Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process
- Maintain and control Bills of Material (BOM) within the Engineering and ERP systems for new and existing products
- Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and standard work documentation
- Utilize ERP systems to integrate engineering and manufacturing processes
Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Field Support
- Conduct supplier selection analysis in partnership with Procurement to ensure cost, quality, and performance standards are met.
- Collaborate with Technical Services to resolve field performance issues
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving tools (8D, A3, 5 whys)
- Participate in process improvements to enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency
Regular and predictable attendance for required schedule.
Follow safety guidelines and act in a safe manner.
All other duties assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance- no monthly premium for employee only coverage.
Employer HSA contributions (if applicable).
Company provided life and AD&D insurance.
Optional benefits include dental, vision, supplemental life, short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverages.
Company provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Vacation accrual.
Paid holidays.
401k and Roth eligibility with company match.
Company provided attire.
Incentive opportunities available.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead, train, and focus a small engineering team
Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks (including training others)
Experience managing products through full lifecycle (concept to production)
Experience with ERP systems and engineering integration
Knowledgeable in manufacturing processes including machining, fabrication, welding, and material selection.
Working knowledge of electrical systems and control system programming
Strong engineering judgment and independent decision‑making ability
Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design of Experiments (DOE)
Strong problem‑solving and technical troubleshooting skills using proper tools
High attention to detail and organizational ability
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects