Principle Engineer

Summary

As the Principle Engineer, you'll manage the coordination and completion of assigned Research & Development and Product Improvement projects. You'll ensure that projects under your oversight strengthen SkoFlo's standing as the world's premier provider of chemical injection components. This role is a vital part of our vibrant culture, where we excel at crafting innovative, high-value solutions for the market.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't currently possess every skill or trait shown. We focus on hiring, training, and nurturing exceptional team members, not just matching keywords. Intrinsic motivation, capacity to learn quickly, and a strong desire for personal and professional growth are mandatory! The rest can be taught.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Spearhead technical risk management for parts, products, and processes, while delivering on solutions that showcase innovation and excellence.
• Mentor and empower engineering staff, fostering a collaborative environment where smart, motivated individuals can thrive and grow their expertise.
• Serve as the go-to subject matter expert on all relevant industry standards and specifications, guiding the team with cutting-edge knowledge to maintain our competitive edge.
• Oversee the day-to-day pulse of engineering projects, ensuring seamless progress, scope alignment, and high-impact results.
• Champion our proven methodologies while enforcing project standards to deliver consistent, top-tier outcomes.
• Proactively identify and secure the resources that fuel project success.
• Navigate projects within defined milestones and budgets, optimizing efficiency without compromising quality.
• Lead and report on Research and Development initiatives, driving breakthroughs that push SkoFlo's boundaries as the world's premier supplier of chemical injection components.
• Capture lessons learned, craft actionable improvement plans, and implement Corrective Action Reports (CARs) to continuously elevate our performance.
• Champion end-user requirements, ensuring they're meticulously documented and flawlessly integrated into every solution.
• Review and refine design models, drawings, ERP Bills of Materials, and production procedures to boost manufacturing efficiency and uphold uncompromising quality standards.
• Dive deep into customer specifications, industry standards, drawings, tolerance stack-ups, fit studies, and reliability analyses to implement solutions that exceed expectations.
• Bolster production sustainability by designing robust test systems and swiftly troubleshooting issues to keep operations running smoothly.
• Model exemplary behavior, professionalism, and collaboration, serving as a role model for team members and colleagues across all levels of the organization.
• Propose bold improvements to products, manufacturing methods, and testing protocols, sparking innovation at every level.
• Ignite and sustain a "Zero Defect" mindset across SkoFlo, inspiring a culture of precision and relentless improvement.
• Embody and promote our company culture and values, setting the tone for an energetic, high-performing team.
• Prioritize safety by complying with all rules and leading by example in a secure work environment.
• Tackle other strategic duties as they arise, adapting with agility to new challenges and opportunities.
• Inspire cross-functional teams to deliver exactly what customers value, focusing on streamlined value streams and eliminating waste for maximum impact.
• Strengthen relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and partners to optimize supply chains and co-develop advanced chemical injection solutions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 plus years of experience in highly regulated product design. Experience in project management and / or an MSME degree would be a plus.
• Knowledge or understanding of petrochemical (or similar regulated industry) practices and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and comply with detailed product specifications.
• Experience in refining product knowledge, improving product value, and methodical testing and data collection.
• Experience with quality critical engineering-based operations desired.
• Experience and knowledge of Lean and driving continuous improvements is a plus.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 facility a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work hands-on with PLCs, mechanical systems, and fluid power is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

• A proactive bias toward action, swiftly assessing problems or opportunities, and quickly executing actions or leadership escalation (with clear recommendations) to drive rapid progress.
• Innate technical curiosity, fueled by thoughtful questioning and logical reasoning to uncover and address root causes of issues, keeping SkoFlo at the forefront of innovation in chemical injection solutions.
• Upholds exceptionally high standards for themselves and their teammates, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence to build trust, empathize with colleagues, and navigate complex team dynamics effectively.
• A customer-centric mindset where every interaction counts-believing that true success means delivering outstanding experiences long after the sale, whether for new or decades-old equipment.
• Proven ability to forge and sustain strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, promoting collaboration and unity.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the clarity and precision to convey intricate technical details to diverse audiences.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed to support global projects and partnerships.
• Quick to assimilate and apply SkoFlo's policies, procedures, and practices, serving as a reliable resource for work-related guidance and ensuring correct interpretation in dynamic situations.
• Actively challenges and mentors others to grow their skills, modelling work ethic by example.
• Motivates and inspires coworkers to reach ambitious goals, achieve excellence, and celebrate collective wins.
• Creative problem-solver who approaches challenges from fresh angles, turning obstacles into opportunities for groundbreaking solutions.
• Resilient with mental toughness, maintaining composure under pressure while influencing the organization positively to achieve strategic outcomes.

Equipment and Software Skills

• AutoDesk Inventor or SolidWorks, preferably in a controlled vault environment.
• FEA and / or fluid dynamics simulation experience is a big plus.

Certificates and Licenses

WA state PE license would be a plus.