Principal Mechanical Engineer

About the Role

Provide technical leadership and expert guidance across project development, execution, and business growth initiatives. Lead design, risk assessment, and team mentorship to ensure successful project delivery and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project concepts and support formal quotations and cost estimates during the bidding process.
• Conduct risk assessments concerning cost, performance, and scheduling during the quoting and execution phases of projects.
• Provide expert technical consultation to engineers and project managers regarding design specifications, progress, risk management, and project execution.
• Contribute to vendor selection processes during project development and ensure appropriate resources are identified and aligned with project requirements.
• Lead the design, analysis, and development of complex mechanical systems and components, offering expert guidance on best practices, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee the creation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and related documentation, ensuring designs meet industry standards and company quality objectives.
• Lead project teams to successful completion through effective management of project execution.
• Conduct design reviews, providing critical feedback to optimize product designs and development processes.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance during ongoing sales activities, contributing to customer interactions from both a technical and business development standpoint.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, identifying opportunities to implement new engineering methods and standards that align with business goals.
• Support the sales and marketing teams in technical initiatives and help drive business growth through strategic technical contributions.
• Participate in the development of employees, fostering an environment that promotes personal and professional growth.
• Mentor and guide employees to ensure their technical skills evolve in line with business requirements.
• Lead by example, demonstrating high standards of conduct, work ethic, and professionalism.
• Support an environment that motivates and inspires employees to reach their full potential.

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant design experience.

Behaviors & Motivations

• Behaviors:
  • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
  • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them.
  • Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
• Motivations:
  • Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business.
  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Pay

$150,000.00