Director, Quality Engineering

Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our smart hydration systems eliminate 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. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, Hardware Quality Engineering to lead Bevi’s hardware quality organization and shape the company’s quality strategy across our product portfolio. This leader will drive the long-term roadmap for product reliability, supplier quality, and field performance; ensuring Bevi’s systems deliver exceptional customer experience and operational excellence at scale.

You’ll oversee a growing team of quality engineers and technicians and work closely with senior leaders in Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence at the executive level, aligning quality outcomes with business goals and brand reputation.

Your Day to Day

• Lead, develop, and expand a high-performing team of quality engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement
• Set the vision and strategy for hardware quality across design, manufacturing, and field performance to support Bevi’s growth and product roadmap
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure quality and reliability are embedded early in product design and supplier selection
• Establish and scale quality systems and processes that enable 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, using data to guide prioritization and improvement
• Oversee supplier and contract manufacturer quality performance, including audits, scorecards, and escalation management
• Monitor and drive key metrics for reliability, warranty, and field performance to ensure Bevi’s hardware meets and exceeds customer expectations
• Represent Quality Engineering in cross-functional reviews and executive discussions, providing clear, data-backed insights and recommendations
  
  

Requirements

• Passion for building world-class products and systems that delight customers and scale reliably
• 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 (FMEA, GR&R, SPC, DOE, reliability growth modeling, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience with electromechanical systems, consumer electronics, or commercial appliances
• Experience leading supplier quality management, including audits, process validation, and NPI launch readiness
• Strong communicator who can influence across functions and levels—translating complex data into business-relevant insights
• 10 years in hardware quality or reliability engineering, with at least 5 years in people leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) a plus
• Ability to be in the office 3–5 days per week and travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
  
  

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.

Pay Range

$199,070—$245,700 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.
  
  

We're excited about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We know that talent comes in many forms, and we value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over just checking boxes on a requirements list. If any of our positions interest you, please apply! Our recruiting team will contact you about next steps if we'd like to move forward together.