About this opportunity
Watermill Express, LLC lists this Lead Engineer opportunity in brighton, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
The Lead Engineer provides technical leadership, manages engineering systems and documentation, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and field operations. This position also leads and mentors the Compliance / Quality Engineer.
This is a full‑time salary, exempt position offered at $125,000‑145,000 DOE + 25% bonus.
Essential Functions
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 unit 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
Benefits
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
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 25 lbs 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
Education and Experience
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 expertise
Technical product support or technical writing experience
GD&T and weld documentation standards familiarity
Hands‑on fabrication, modification, and 3D printing experience
SolidWorks PDM administration experience
BOM management experience
Experience with Acumatica or similar ERP systems
Exposure to programming or controls technologies
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Worksite address
brighton, CO, 80601, US
Who can apply
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