POSITION SUMMARY
The Chief Engineer owns technical execution and risk management within SkoFlo's engineering department. This role exists to serve as the company's primary technical authority - taking direct ownership of technical direction and design decisions from clean-sheet concept development through revitalizing proven product lines.
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR THIS ON-SITE POSITION
• Champion end-user requirements.
• Mentor and empower engineering staff, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Cut through ambiguity to make sound technical calls.
• Apply creative solutions across clean-sheet development and revitalizing proven product lines.
• Shape technical strategy and risk management across new and existing products.
• Serve as the final technical authority on relevant industry standards and specifications.
• Capture lessons learned, craft actionable improvement plans, and implement Corrective Action.
• Lead and grow a team of 2-4 mechanical engineers.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
• A curious mind and a desire to learn.
• A desire to create novel solutions to challenging electromechanical and fluid control applications.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience in product design and a proven track record of technical ownership - not just contributing to someone else's program; project management experience or an MSME degree is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks, preferably in a controlled vault environment, with FEA and / or fluid dynamics simulation experience being a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Experience ensuring compliance with industry design standards and practices.
Base Compensation Range: $145,000 - $160,000 DOE. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of individual factors, including education and experience, as well as internal equity. Our salary ranges are reviewed and updated each year and employees are eligible for pay increases based on individual performance.
Benefits and Professional Growth: Investing in our people is a top priority. In addition to competitive and equitable pay, employees are eligible for a year-end bonus and employer paid tuition. We also provide comprehensive benefits to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.
