We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Director of Engineering to lead the development of Brio’s product lines. This technical leadership role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of engineering across new product innovation, sustaining engineering, DFM, prototyping, and supplier collaboration. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker with deep mechanical engineering experience who thrives on driving innovation, quality, and speed to market across a cross-functional team.
What you'll do
Own the engineering roadmap for Brio's product portfolio, including water coolers, filtration systems, and ice makers
Lead the mechanical and electromechanical design process from concept through design freeze, validation, and NPI
Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), cost optimization, and reliability in collaboration with overseas and domestic suppliers
Work closely with Product, Industrial Design, Compliance, and Sourcing to ensure successful integration of hardware, filtration, and control systems
Build and manage a high-performing engineering team; provide mentorship, training, and performance feedback
Create and enforce engineering documentation standards including BOMs, tolerance stacks, drawing packages, and test plans
Support global manufacturing partners with technical input on tooling, process development, and quality
Ensure all products meet Brio’s high standards for performance, safety, certification (NSF, UL, DOE), and customer satisfaction
Qualifications
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
10+ years of experience in mechanical product development; consumer appliances or water technology preferred
Strong background in electromechanical systems, fluid handling, and thermal systems
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks or equivalent), GD&T, and design validation tools
Experience in injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, and appliance manufacturing processes
Proven ability to manage NPI programs, vendor communication, and field reliability improvements
Experience with compliance and certification testing (UL, NSF, DOE)
Strong leadership and organizational skills with a track record of building and scaling engineering teams
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills
Mandarin or experience working with Asia-based suppliers is a plus
Benefits / Perks
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: