Chief Engineer, Mechanical Systems na Array Tech, Inc.

Job Description:

Chief Engineer, Mechanical Systems

Job Summary:

The Chief Engineer, Mechanical Systems will be our subject matter expert for all technology and product development initiatives. We will look to you for engineering guidance on new and existing design standards. This involves applying a high level of technical expertise, ingenuity, and knowledge of industry best practices to identify potential engineering solutions and provide expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives. This role is also responsible for providing hands-on technical and simulation analysis expertise.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary spokesperson to customers and other companies on our technical capabilities

• Play a key role in attracting and obtaining new business.

• Represent company at professional technical forums, organizations, conferences, and meetings

• Publish in national scientific and technical journals

• Mentor high potential engineers and other team members

• Recommend system philosophies, design objectives and risk mitigation

• Actively participate in design reviews, proposal evaluations, tiger teams and new business activities

• Prepare and review technical papers and reports

• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, simulation methods, and design standards

• Develops short- and long-range program plans and goals

• Delegate work and determine work schedules

• Consult with senior management to negotiate or coordinate work related changes

• Plan and coordinate necessary resource acquisition

• Foster new ideas and inventions

• Help recruit key engineering talent

• Identify, evaluate, select, and manage external suppliers

• Stay current on the latest industry changes, trends, and technological advancements

• May occasionally require some evening and weekend hours

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

• 12+ years of mechanical systems experience

• 5+ years’ experience in the application of design for reliability

• 3+ years working in Stage Gate product development processes

• 2+ years’ experience working in a matrixed environment, interfacing with high-level internal and external leadership

• 1+ years’ experience with simulation tools, (e.g., MCS - including ADAMS, ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, etc.)

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and mentor others

• Ability to work across multiple organizations and thrive in a fast paced, smaller company environment

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work well independently with little supervision

• Proven success negotiating with internal/external customers

• Professional engineer license

• Experience in utility scale solar products and installations

At Array Tech, Inc., we strive to lead with our culture, and believe that our people are a key enabler of our future state. Our total rewards philosophy supports Array’s ability to attract, develop, and retain our employees. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs that align with the local markets where we do business. 

Array Tech, Inc. offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.