Chief Technology Officer – Electromechanical Engineering

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead engineering innovation at a growing, mission-driven company making a real environmental impact.
• Take ownership of exciting product development projects, from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and commercialization.
• Enjoy the best of both worlds: executive-level influence and hands-on engineering.
• Work directly with company leadership and help shape our long-term technology strategy.
• Join a collaborative, family-owned business that values creativity, work-life balance, and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy performance-based bonuses, profit sharing, generous PTO, and HSA healthcare benefits.

Location

Poulsbo, WA – Full-time, on-site. Join our close-knit engineering and manufacturing team in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, where you'll collaborate in person, lead meaningful projects, and enjoy the lifestyle of the Olympic Peninsula. We welcome candidates who are ready to relocate to the area.

Note

We're seeking an experienced engineering leader with a bachelor's degree, a strong background in electromechanical equipment design, and proven engineering and manufacturing leadership experience. This is a hands-on technical leadership position, so experience designing physical products and working directly with production teams is essential.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a growing environmental technology company dedicated to developing innovative industrial equipment that helps organizations operate more sustainably. Our team combines practical engineering, creative problem-solving, and a passion for making a difference.

We believe great ideas deserve the freedom to grow. That's why we encourage ownership, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement at every level.

Job Description

• Lead our engineering, product development, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Design and improve electromechanical equipment, industrial machinery, and automated control systems.
• Drive innovative products from initial concept through CAD design, prototyping, testing, production, and commercialization.
• Oversee engineering and production teams, providing mentorship, technical direction, and leadership.
• Improve product reliability, manufacturability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and production processes.
• Guide the development of mechanical, electrical, and industrial automation systems.
• Establish engineering standards, streamline workflows, and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
• Develop long-term product roadmaps while remaining actively involved in hands-on engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, ideally in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment design.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership or technical team management experience.
• Experience managing manufacturing, production, or fabrication operations.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, CAD software, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with industrial machinery, automated equipment, mechanical systems, or similar technologies.
• Proven ability to develop products from concept through manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, automation, or a PE license is a plus, but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the freedom to innovate, the opportunity to lead, and the satisfaction of seeing your ideas become real-world solutions.

We offer a supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your expertise matters, your contributions are recognized, and your work has a positive impact beyond the workplace.

If you're a hands-on engineering leader who loves building great products and developing great teams, we'd love to hear from you!

JPC - 3038

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: 5+ yrs of electromechanical equipment or industrial machinery design, 2+ yrs of exp managing engineering teams or manufacturing/production operations

• Required Years as Associate: N/A (non-attorney role)
• If remote: N/A (on-site)
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

Submission Email: Orion-

obb@compostingtechnology.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Family-owned environmental technology company designing and manufacturing industrial composting equipment. Hiring a hands-on CTO to lead electromechanical product development, engineering teams, and production operations. On-site Poulsbo, WA; 7+ years engineering with management experience.

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• Client job title: Chief Technology Officer
• Location: Poulsbo, WA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
• Experience: 7+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: CTO, VP Engineering, Director of Engineering, Head of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Electromechanical Design, Industrial Equipment, Manufacturing, Product Development
• # of hires needed: 1