Principal Engineer – Combustion

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Power Flame is a subsidiary of Astec, a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing including industrial heating. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

Under general supervision, execute projects and innovation that require the creation and evaluation of new and original design(s). Participate in the analysis and validation of design and theoretical concepts, working from and adapting a wide range of established research techniques in the field of combustion.

• Create accurate project specifications, technical plans, and product testing.
• Ensure all engineering documents and lab test data are up to date.
• Responsible for the assignment of project personnel to specific phases of the project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing and listing agency, such as UL.
• Assist in design, development, implementation and analysis of technical products, design changes, specifications, drawing releases and systems.
• Drives continuous improvement by managing projects and recommending techniques to enhance equipment/system/process robustness.
• Prepares interim and project completion status reports of both engineering and innovation.

• Must have knowledge of combustion, emissions reduction technologies, and be aware of legislative restrictions.
• Initiate and execute the New Product Development (NPD) process to ensure product definitions and specifications are met by all stakeholders.
• Participate and contribute to product design meetings including product specifications, material selection, 3D CAD models, and detailed 2D drawings.
• Collaborate as a member of cross-functional project teams from concept to testing, and ultimately to production.
• Conduct design for manufacture assessments involving manufacturing expertise to ensure that final design will support lean manufacturing principles, build quantity, cost, and performance requirements.
• Develop design concepts to meet cost objectives and interface with vendors and suppliers to locate and approve components.
• Administer design history and practice proper engineering document control processes to ensure drawings are up to date.
• Work toward identifying commonality in design to assist with manufacturing standardization.
• Demonstrate technical and written skills via generating and filing reports of design analyses for future reference and demonstrate interpersonal skills via preparing and presenting findings.
• Provide timely response to Root Cause Analysis and Corrective action requests related to design issues and/or warranty problems to support the engineering solution applied in the field.
• Promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Adhere to established company policies and procedures, paying special attention to safety regulations.
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks.

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 7+ years of increased responsibility in the field of combustion, specifically with burner design, as well as engineering projects and product experience.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle complex engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities.
• Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements.
• Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing…