Senior Sustaining Engineer

Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single-use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT-enabled beverage technology, we're building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We've raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we've been rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development. We are seeking a Senior Sustaining Engineer to join our Hardware Sustaining team and lead continuous-improvement initiatives end to end. A successful candidate will lead projects from problem definition through change release with minimal oversight, set the technical direction for root cause investigations, and raise the bar on engineering rigor across the team. Beyond executing individual projects, this person will help shape sustaining strategy, establish processes and standards, partner with cross-functional leaders, and mentor junior engineers. You’ll take continuous improvement projects from initial analysis through change release — diagnosing problems, scoping the engineering work cleanly, and partnering with others across Bevi to implement and verify fixes and improvements. Success in this role directly improves product quality, reliability, and the customer experience across Bevi’s installed base. Your Day to Day Mechanical Investigation & Root Cause Lead the design, analysis, and testing of parts, components, and systems for sustaining and continuous-improvement programs, owning them from initial analysis through change release Drive complex product failure investigations, setting the approach for root cause analysis, containment, and corrective action on the issues that most affect quality, cost, and field reliability Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis to drive quality improvements, cost reduction, and improved reliability — and coach others in their use Assist in defining and prioritizing the sustaining team roadmap in partnership with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Cross-Functional Integration Serve as project leader and independent reviewer in design reviews for changes to existing products Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to coordinate implementation of engineering and process changes through ECOs Support relationships with outside vendors and suppliers, including on sourcing changes, component qualification, and second-source efforts Provide structured feedback to the New Product Development (NPD) team to improve next-gen designs, drawing on field and manufacturing data Mentor and develop associate and mid-level sustaining engineers, and help establish best practices across the function Change Implementation & Documentation Create and release ECOs/ECNs and update BOMs, drawings, fixtures/tooling, and supporting documentation for mechanical changes Develop and execute test methods to validate fixes and verify compliance Support component end-of-life and obsolescence engineering activities for mechanical components Own change-control standards for the sustaining team, and drive process improvements as the function evolves Requirements Required B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of product design or sustaining engineering experience, including ownership of complex projects from concept through release Expert proficiency with SOLIDWORKS or similar 3D CAD programs Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence at all levels of the organization Deep experience designing for injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and other manufacturing processes Proven track record of robust root cause analysis and corrective action on production and design issues Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills Preferred Experience with Arena PLM Experience with IoT or connected hardware products Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques Knowledge of reliability engineering tools such as MTBF and MTTF Experience mentoring engineers or leading a small technical team Ability to travel up to 10%

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At Bevi, we believe compensation is a powerful tool to attract, retain, and grow talent. Our Compensation Philosophy centers on 5 principles: Market-driven - We anchor pay decisions in real-time market data Performance-based - We reward individual impact, not just tenure Equitable - We ensure fairness across teams, roles, and demographics Growth-focused - We invest in talent that scales with Bevi Total Rewards approach - We strategically balance base pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity The posted compensation range reflects the salary* for this position. Some roles may be eligible for a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All Bevi employees receive equity in the form of stock options. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, and more. Offers to join Bevi are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate's work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data. *For Sales roles: The posted range reflects base salary plus commission which is the total potential on target earnings (OTE) for the position. Pay Range

$129,625—$160,125 USD

Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer 401(k) with company match Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents Fully employer paid disability and life insurances Wellness and fitness reimbursements Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards - and more. A note on AI in our hiring process: We use AI to help synthesize interview notes and surface themes from feedback, keeping our process consistent as we grow. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team, and interviews may be recorded to support note-taking, just let us know if you'd prefer we don't. We'll also ask how you're learning and experimenting with AI in your work. Growing our AI fluency is something every Bevi team member is committed to and invested in. Our commitment to responsible innovation is reflected in our partnership with the Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community-driven progress and the future of technology. We're passionate about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We also know that talent comes in many forms. We value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over simply checking boxes on a requirements list. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we're looking for people who are ready to build what's next. If any of our open positions interest you, we'd encourage you to apply! A member of the Bevi Talent team 'View email address on click.appcast.io' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward. Accommodations: Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.