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Bevi

Smart water coolers dispensing on-demand beverages

Director Hardware Quality Engineering

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Proven track record of hiring, coaching, and developing quality engineers, including growing people into larger roles.
  • Proven success leading hardware quality or reliability engineering at the Director or senior manager level in a high-growth or consumer hardware environment.
  • Strong foundation in quality engineering principles, including FMEA, GR&R, SPC, DOE, and reliability growth modeling.
  • Demonstrated experience with electromechanical systems, consumer electronics, or commercial appliances.
  • Experience leading supplier quality management, including audits, process validation, and NPI launch readiness.
  • 10+ years in hardware quality or reliability engineering, with at least 5 years leading and developing teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
  • Ability to be in the office 3 to 5 days per week and travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Build the team by hiring into open roles, setting clear roles and career paths, and creating a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.
  • Coach and mentor quality engineers and technicians through regular feedback, stretch assignments, and hands-on guidance so the team can own problems end to end.
  • Set the vision and strategy for hardware quality across design, manufacturing, and field performance to support company growth and the product roadmap.
  • Partner with Hardware Engineering, firmware and software engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to embed quality and reliability early in product design and supplier selection.
  • Partner with the Director of Test & Reliability so reliability findings inform quality systems, supplier actions, and field improvement.
  • Own quality deliverables at each NPI phase gate, including quality planning, first article inspection, and launch readiness.
  • Establish and scale quality systems and processes for global manufacturing readiness, including supplier qualification, process capability, and failure analysis.
  • Drive systemic root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, RCCA) for complex product and supplier issues, including issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software, using data to guide prioritization and improvement.
  • Oversee supplier and contract manufacturer quality performance, including audits, scorecards, and escalation management.
  • Monitor and drive warranty, RMA, and field-performance metrics to ensure hardware meets and exceeds customer expectations.
  • Represent Quality Engineering in cross-functional reviews and executive discussions, providing data-backed insights and recommendations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with connected (IoT) products where firmware and software drive field performance.
  • Experience with fluid systems, refrigeration, or commercial beverage equipment.
  • Experience building quality systems at a scaling company.
  • ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA).

About the Company

Bevi

Smart water coolers dispensing on-demand beverages

Bevi provides smart water coolers that dispense still, sparkling, and flavored water on demand for commercial spaces. The system works as a scalable service: businesses install Bevi dispensers, which are connected to Flavor and CO2 cartridges and maintained through installation and ongoing support. Users can adjust drink options via touchless controls and a smartphone app, with the option of a 30-day free trial for Standup 2.0 to test the setup. Unlike traditional bottled-water or soda machines, Bevi emphasizes sustainability by reducing plastic waste and offering tracking of environmental impact. The product is sold or leased as a managed service, with revenue coming from equipment, consumables (flavorings and CO2), and support. Bevi targets offices, campuses, and other workplaces seeking enhanced amenities and a greener hydration solution, aiming to provide convenient, customizable drinks while lowering single-use plastic use.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series D
Total funding
$130.1M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
2013

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