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# Chief Technology Officer

- **Company:** Llc (green)
- **Location:** Poulsbo, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Airflow, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Value Engineering
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6402d874-2eac-4a14-95d7-df4f55966d4b/chief-technology-officer

## About the Role

* An experienced engineering leader who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving.
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 * A systems thinker who sees opportunities to simplify designs, improve reliability, and reduce costs.
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 * An innovator who can translate creative ideas into practical, manufacturable, and commercially successful products.
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 * Comfortable leading and mentoring engineers while remaining actively involved in design and technical challenges.
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 * Calm under pressure, capable of making sound decisions with incomplete information.
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 * A proactive communicator who shares ideas, asks questions, challenges assumptions, and collaborates across departments.
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 * Highly organized, with the ability to balance long-term product development against immediate engineering and customer needs.
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 * Adaptable and willing to take on responsibilities outside your comfort zone in a small, growing company.
\n, * At least 7 years of engineering experience, preferably in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or electromechanical equipment design.
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 * Demonstrated experience developing products from concept through manufacturing and commercialization.
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 * Strong understanding of mechanical design, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals.
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 * Proficient in CAD software, engineering drawings, GD&T, and design for manufacturing and assembly.
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 * Experience with mechanical systems involving blowers, pumps, piping, hydraulics, pneumatics, or fluid dynamics.
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 * Ability to evaluate technical designs for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
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 * Experience with prototyping, product testing, technical troubleshooting, and value engineering.
\n, * At least 3 years of experience leading engineers, technical teams, or complex product development projects.
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 * At least 3 years managing production team and shops
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 * Comfortable delegating responsibilities, establishing priorities, and holding staff accountable.
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 * Experience managing multiple engineering projects, budgets, resources, and deadlines.
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 * Ability to develop a technology roadmap and translate strategic goals into actionable engineering priorities.
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 * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with production, sales, and project management teams.
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 * Willingness to make difficult decisions, provide constructive feedback, and support employee development.
\n, * Experience working directly with fabrication, manufacturing, and equipment assembly teams.
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 * Strong understanding of welding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, mechanical assembly, and industrial equipment.
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 * Ability to identify opportunities to simplify products, reduce parts counts, improve standardization, and lower manufacturing costs.
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 * Comfortable working with vendors and suppliers to evaluate components and improve product quality.
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 * A systems thinker who identifies recurring challenges and develops scalable solutions rather than temporary fixes.
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 * Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining accurate technical documentation.
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 * Interest in improving engineering productivity through automation, software, and emerging technologies.
\n, * Mechanical Engineering: Experience with 3D modeling software, creating and releasing drawing sets, GD&T principles and mechanical design.
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 * Controls and automation: Experience with programming, industrial control panels, instrumentation, remote monitoring, and industrial electrical systems.
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 * Electrical engineering: Ability to review electrical drawings, design control systems, and understand UL, NEC, and related industrial electrical standards.
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 * Software development: Experience developing or managing software products, particularly industrial automation, IoT, or cloud-based monitoring platforms.
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 * Process engineering: Experience with airflow, heat transfer, biological processes, process optimization, or industrial ventilation.
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 * Professional credentials: Professional Engineer (PE) license or advanced engineering degree.
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 * Business experience: Familiarity with product costing, technical sales, intellectual property, and commercializing new technologies.
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## Description

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As Chief Technology Officer at GMT, you will lead our engineering and technology development efforts, overseeing the design, improvement, and commercialization of our composting equipment and control systems.

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You will play a central role in shaping GMT's future by developing innovative products, improving existing technologies, and ensuring our equipment remains reliable, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture, install, and operate.

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This is a hands-on leadership position, combining the responsibilities of a senior engineer, product development leader, and technology executive. You will work closely with the President, production team, project managers, and technical staff to drive innovation while supporting the day-to-day engineering needs of the business.