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Watermill Express

Automated water and ice vending network

Lead Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBrighton, CO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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 the full lifecycle from concept to production.
  • Experience with ERP systems and engineering integration.
  • Knowledge of 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 appropriate tools.
  • High attention to detail and organizational ability.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds occasionally, sit and stand for long periods, use hands repetitively, work on a computer and communicate via phone and email, and walk, stand, stoop, and bend.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of engineering experience.
  • At least 3 years of mechanical engineering experience.
  • Experience leading or mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering design and evaluation activities.
  • Represent the engineering function in cross-departmental initiatives.
  • Oversee Quality and Compliance engineering activities.
  • Provide leadership and direction to a small team of engineers.
  • Manage third-party consultants in electrical, mechanical, and programming disciplines as needed.
  • Use SolidWorks to create and revise designs supporting fabrication, machining, welding, electrical integration, and in-house assembly.
  • Oversee and coordinate third-party development of the units’ control system code.
  • Select appropriate materials and design for manufacturability.
  • Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Design fixtures and perform lifting and 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.
  • Own new and existing products, systems, and designs.
  • Ensure product compliance with applicable state regulations.
  • Manage the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process.
  • Maintain and control Bills of Material (BOM) within Engineering and ERP systems for new and existing products.
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and standard work documentation.
  • Use ERP systems to integrate engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Conduct supplier selection analysis 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, including 8D, A3, and 5 Whys.
  • Participate in process improvements to enhance quality, reliability, and efficiency.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance for the required schedule.
  • Follow safety guidelines and act in a safe manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with water treatment technologies and ice production or packaging systems.
  • Technical product support or technical writing experience.
  • Knowledge of GD&T and weld documentation standards.
  • Hands-on fabrication, modification, and 3D printing experience.
  • SolidWorks PDM administration experience.
  • Bills of Material (BOM) management experience.
  • Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP systems.
  • Exposure to programming or controls technologies.

About the Company

Watermill Express

Automated water and ice vending network

Watermill Express runs a network of automated water and ice vending stations where customers drive up and refill their own bottles with water or pick up ice. The system is self-service and pays per refill, with revenue from water, ice, and related items like reusable bottles. Stations are serviced daily and monitored 24/7 by computers to ensure cleanliness and safety, including advanced filtration such as reverse osmosis. The company differentiates itself by emphasizing hygiene, high-purity water, and an environmentally friendly model that reduces plastic waste and saves customers money. Its goal is to provide affordable, safe drinking water while making convenient, eco-friendly hydration accessible to environmentally-conscious consumers.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Brighton, CO
Founded
1979

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