Director, Hardware Engineering

Director, Hardware Engineering – OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions

OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions (a Dover Company) brings together industry leaders—PDQ Manufacturing Inc., Belanger Inc., Innovative Control Systems (ICS), and Kesseltronics—to deliver a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle wash technologies. From advanced in‑bay and tunnel wash systems to cutting‑edge payment, control, and automation software, we provide a single, integrated source for every vehicle wash need.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 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.
• Experience with in capital equipment, industrial automation, or connected systems industries preferred.

Excellent benefits package including health, dental,…