Lead Engineer

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• Ability to lift 25lbs occasionally
• Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use hands repetitively
• Ability to work on a computer and communicate via phone and email
• Capable of walking, standing, stooping, and bending

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or related field preferred)
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience
• At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience
• Experience leading or mentoring junior engineers
• Water treatment technologies and ice production/packaging systems
• Technical product support or technical writing
• GD&T and weld documentation standards
• Hands-on fabrication, modification, and 3D printing
• SolidWorks PDM administration
• BOM management
• Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP systems
• Exposure to programming or controls technologies

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