OPW · 1 month ago
Director, Hardware Engineering
Livonia, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expOPW Vehicle Wash Solutions, part of Dover Corporation, is a leader in vehicle wash technologies. The Director of Hardware Engineering will set and execute the strategic roadmap for hardware products, manage a cross-functional team, and drive innovation in hardware design standards to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Lead the integrated Engineering functions, ensuring alignment between market requirements, product strategy, and engineering execution across all equipment platforms
Execute the long-term product roadmap that balances innovation, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency while advancing modular design, common component strategies, and standardization across the portfolio
Drive portfolio governance and lifecycle management, including new product introductions, value engineering, cost reduction, and end-of-life strategies to optimize financial performance and customer satisfaction
Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Software, Operations, Supply Chain, and Service leaders to translate customer insights and business objectives into product and engineering priorities that deliver measurable business impact
Champion product quality, reliability, and manufacturability, ensuring engineering solutions meet performance standards, regulatory requirements, and Dover operational excellence principles
Build and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement; attract, retain, and develop talent within both product management and engineering disciplines
Lead and oversee development and investment into our product management capability and capacity in terms of people, processes, and tools aligned to the Company's objectives
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VWS leadership team, contributing to overall business direction, investment prioritization, and technology strategy, with an emphasis on integrated wash system solutions that combine equipment, chemistry, and connected controls
Represent the voice of the customer and market in product and technology decisions, leveraging market research, VOC insights, and competitive intelligence to guide development priorities and ensure commercial differentiation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, related technical discipline required
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, or related leadership roles within an industrial, equipment, or technology-driven manufacturing environment; at least 8 years in senior leadership positions managing cross-functional or multi-site teams
Proven track record of driving profitable growth through product strategy, portfolio optimization, and new product introduction within a complex, global organization
Demonstrated success integrating engineering functions to deliver market-leading solutions, shorten development cycles, and strengthen customer value propositions
Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems used in automated equipment manufacturing, with the ability to bridge commercial strategy and engineering execution
Experience leading product design and development from concept through commercialization, including value engineering, supplier collaboration, and lifecycle cost management
Exceptional leadership and team development skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and grow talent across product management and engineering disciplines
Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and financial literacy; able to translate market opportunities and operational data into actionable strategy and measurable results
Collaborative, results-oriented, and hands-on leadership style, adept at influencing cross-functional partners and driving alignment in a matrixed organization
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience within capital equipment, industrial automation, or connected systems industries preferred
Benefits
Excellent benefits package with health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance.
Paid time off, paid holidays as well as an on-site Cafeteria and Employee Fitness Center.
401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
Medical, dental and vision insurance.
Wellness programs.
Health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Company paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
Company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental employee and dependent life insurance.
Optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance.
Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance.
Commuter benefits.
Parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence.
Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick days.
Business travel services.
Employee discounts.
Employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.
Company
OPW
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase