Director of Engineering

About the role

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
• Oversee CAD development, prototyping, simulation, and testing (thermal, mechanical, flow, structural, etc.)
• 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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!