Director of Engineering

Brio Water Technology, a Home Organizers, Inc. company,

is a market leading water products brand that has helped millions stay hydrated through its unique and innovative product line. We offer full home water solutions designed to elevate the way people hydrate, combining sophisticated technology with modern, top tier design to deliver exceptional performance, customer satisfaction, and enhanced functionality.

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

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:

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

and More!

The pay range for this role is:

180,000 - 220,000 USD per year (Glendale)

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