Engineering Director

Engineering Director

Location:

Arvada, CO (On-site)

Company:
Mark VII Equipment Inc. – North America's leading car wash system manufacturer

Salary: $,000 (Exempt)

We're seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams across mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, and software engineering. The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with hands on people leadership, excels at cross functional coordination, and delivers integrated systems from concept through industrialization and lifecycle support. Proven track record in building and scaling engineering teams. Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team—including mechanical, electrical, and software engineers—to design, develop, and sustain innovative carwash systems.

Drive collaboration across disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions that meet business objectives and customer needs.

• Lead and mentor a diverse team of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Develop and implement cross-training programs to build team versatility and knowledge sharing.
• Provide strategic direction and ensure alignment of engineering activities with organizational goals.
• Drive engineering initiatives aligned with business objectives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate design efforts across mechanical, electrical, and software domains for seamless system integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams to identify and execute strategic projects.
• Oversee development of embedded controls software and ensure alignment with mechanical and electrical system requirements.
• Guide mechanical and electrical design activities to meet performance, safety, and compliance standards.
• Champion design-for-manufacturability and reliability across all engineering disciplines.
• Ensure system-level performance optimization through effective integration of hardware and software components.
• Audit, revise, and establish engineering processes and work instructions for efficiency and quality.
• Partner with production, operations, and quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Mechanical & Hydraulics: CAD, tolerance analysis, materials, fluid power design (pumps, valves, actuators), circuit design, contamination control, safety.
• Electronics: PCB design/DFM, EMC/EMI, power electronics, sensors/actuators, embedded hardware.
• Software/Controls:
  Embedded, C/C++, communication protocols
• Systems Engineering:
  Requirements management, interface control documents, configuration and change management.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or related field required, master's preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• 6+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing or product development environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate across all levels.
• Strong active listening and problem-solving abilities.

• Mechanical:
  Solid modeling (Solid Works or equivalent), design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Electrical:
  Panel design, NEC knowledge, UL/ETL compliance.

• Software:
  Embedded systems, C programming, real-time OS.
• Strong project management skills with experience in complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Lead planning and execution of engineering projects from concept to launch.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Apply structured methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Stage Gate) to ensure delivery on time, on budget.
• Drive risk management, change control, and stakeholder communication.

• Hiring range: $,000 annually depending on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• On-site role in Arvada, CO with hands-on engagement
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth

• Integrity:
  We operate with unwavering integrity and a commitment to ethical standards.
• Accountability:
  You're dependable under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering results.
• Passion & Drive:
  We're a team of high-energy professionals focused on impactful execution. Your enthusiastic, "can-do" attitude will inspire those around you.
• Strong Work Ethic:
  You're driven to make a real impact. While we champion work-life balance, we also expect a strong commitment to doing whatever it takes to succeed in our fast-paced environment.
• Customer-Focused:
  You instinctively put the customer first, shaping every task and decision with their needs in mind.
• Supportive Team Player:
  You bring emotional intelligence and common sense to the team, supporting your colleagues and contributing to our…