What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Mechanical Engineer position at Trashology?
Principal Mechanical Engineer
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Trashology is dedicated to resolving the world’s waste dilemma. We are focused on developing technology to divert waste disposal from landfills, by replacing conventional harmful landfill practices with high-efficiency, clean waste technology. Our technology protects the environment while reducing energy and waste costs.
WHO WE ARE: A fast-paced, high-energy work environment. We are a mission-driven collaborative team that values integrity, transparency, and a strong work ethic.
WE ARE SEEKING: A well-rounded Principal Engineer who shares our entrepreneurial energy to support leadership efforts in developing the Pur-Gen technology for the commercial market. In your role, your duties and responsibility will include the following:
- Develop and maintain best engineering practices to produce an efficient, accurate and detailed development environment for engineers to follow.
- Overseeing the development of prototypes and ensuring that projects and completed on time and within budget.
- Guide engineers through consistent concept and design reviews to produce the optimal solution in a timely manner.
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers by identifying and developing valuable skills, and provide critical feedback to improve existing skills as it relates to the work at Trashology
- Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to ensure design direction and quality is maintained with special reference to reliability, maintainability and safety standards.
- Contribute to the overall product roadmap to guide future efforts
- Provide individual contributions to projects based on expertise and specialism
- Mastery of CAD, able to model any existing components as well as accurately modeling complex for the purposes of concept selection
- SME in most subjects or systems related to Trashology including heat transfer, fluid dynamics, basic chemistry and mechanical principles.
The ideal candidate must be able to meet the following requirements:
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- Minimum BS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 8-12 years of experience
- Highly competent in 3D modeling with OnShape or SolidWorks
- Outstanding integrity, character, and trustworthiness; demonstrated evidence of leadership, creativity, adaptability, determination, perseverance, and excellent communication
- Strong ability to mentor other engineers and develop the team.
- Experience in product design for manufacturing
- Experience in executing design reviews
- Ability to accurate evaluation and communication of performance of other engineers.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to distill information for quick briefing to management.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale engineering projects
- Innovative mindset that pushes the boundaries and takes risks.
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a desire to complete tasks with accuracy in a timely manner
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to conduct basic physical requirements of climbing ladders, work at elevated heights, ability to lift 40 lbs., and ability to use basic hand tools.
OTHER INFORMATION: This position will be compensated with a competitive salary, full medical/dental/vision benefits, STD/LTD/Life & AD&D, generous PTO, retirement, flexible/remote schedule.
Trashology is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and therefore prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decision is based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, political affiliation, retaliation, or any other non-merit factor or status protected by federal, state, local laws and regulations.
