Sr Product and Process Engineer

Spiritus is a climate tech company at the forefront of Direct-Air-Capture (DAC) technology. With a dedication to innovation and sustainable stewardship of our environment, Spiritus has crafted a unique solution that achieves rapid sorption and desorption rates at a fraction of the sorbent cost versus state-of-the-art sorbents under passive DAC conditions. The company's approach combines the Spiritus Sorbent and the Spiritus Carbon Orchard, offering a scalable and modular system for low-cost DAC and sequestration (DAC+S).

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Product and Process Engineer to join our dynamic team. This dual-role position focuses on both the design and optimization of products and manufacturing processes, ensuring that our operations are building great products around our proprietary technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on design, development, and testing of innovative products
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, designers, and other engineers
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities for engineering projects
• Assess project feasibility by analyzing technology, resource needs, or market demand
• Develop and implement policies, standards, or procedures for engineering and technical work
• Collaborate with a small cross-functional team to ensure product designs meets urgent timelines
• Develop and implement testing procedures and prototypes to validate product performance
• Stay updated with industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions into product designs
• Analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and safety
• Monitor process performance metrics, conducting root cause analysis for any deviations
• Identify areas for process improvement through data analysis and implement solutions to reduce costs and waste

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in product/process engineering with an advanced product
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams
• Strong project management abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in rapid prototyping
• Welding experience
• Experience in Solidworks or other design software
• Experience with computational modeling and process simulation tools
• Proficiency in process optimization techniques (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma)

Why Join Spiritus?

• Impactful Work: Be a key player in addressing climate change through pioneering technology
• Innovation at Scale: Work on breakthrough technology with the potential to reshape industries and create a carbon-neutral future
• Growth Opportunity: Be part of a rapidly growing startup with significant opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Collaborative Culture: Join a passionate, mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and transparency

Join Spiritus and be part of a team working towards a sustainable future through innovative climate technology!