Chief Engineer

WHO WE ARE Sko. Flo designs and manufactures flow-control devices for high-pressure fluid and gas applications. Our products operate in harsh environments where safety, reliability, and performance are critical. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed. We look for curiosity, initiative, sound judgment, and a desire to learn and grow.

While technical skills can be developed, ownership, integrity, work ethic, and a commitment to excellence are expected of every member of our team.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Engineer owns technical execution and risk management within Sko. Flo'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 Auto. Desk Inventor or Solid. Works, 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

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.

Sko. Flo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship based on a protected status or characteristic, as defined by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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