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July 17, 2007
VP of Engineering (Chemical process) For BioFuelBox In Hollister, CA
BiofuelBox says that it has raised funding for its business, but there are no details on amount of who is backing them. Hollister, CA-based BioFuel box installs modular, containerized biofuel refineries co-location at sites where waste material or standard feedstock can be used in fuel production. It says these containers can turn undesirable feedstock such as waste algae or other free fatty aci) waste content into biodiesel.
The startup is looking for a VP of Engineering with a Chemical engineering background. It appears that they have already built some prototypes but they may be having a hard time getting past regulations about road safety.
Apply - jobs @ biofuelbox dot com
BioFuelBox, Inc. has a critical opening for an experienced VP of Engineering. This Executive will be in on the ground floor of an exciting, funded startup company to produce biofuels from organic waste products. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of managing the introduction of manufacturable and supportable new products, starting from a working breadboard. He or she will hire and mentor technical staff; develop and lead consultants and subcontractors; facilitate the system design, partitioning and interfaces; define and manage the risks; and take overall responsibility for meeting specifications, schedule milestones and budgets for new BioFuelBox products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Facilitate the overall design and specifications of transportable-sized chemical processing units (chemical, mechanical, electrical, and regulatory requirements)
• Partition the design and coordinate the development of all components and the system integration (in-house or outsourced)
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise technical staff as needed
• Lead the development of the manufacturing and supply chain for all new products
• Develop aggressive but realistic project plans and budgets with best Project Management practices and lead the execution of those plans
• Provide leadership in quality, engineering disciplines (design of experiments, six sigma, CAD tool usage, rapid prototyping, knowledge management, etc.)
CANDIDATE MUST QUALIFICATIONS:
• 10-15 years experience in high-level management role, preferably in a related industry such as biodiesel, ethanol, olechemicals/vegetable oils, chemicals, petroleum, etc.
• Experience with chemistry, supercritical process, high heat and temperature processes desirable
• BS (MS or higher preferred) in ChemE, ME or a related technical field
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
• Experience managing outsource design and manufacturing subcontractors
• Proficient and experienced at Project/Program Management using Theory of Constraints or other disciplined techniques
• Experienced in supplier qualification and supply chain development
• Experience in engineering compromises and trade-offs for introduction speed vs. performance vs. development costs, etc.
• Familiarity with the application and scope of relevant US Codes and Standards such as ASME, API and TEMA
• Background in operability principles and maintenance requirements of the diverse machinery used in the chemical industry
• Training and experience in Quality engineering processes and Quality products
• Proficiency in modeling and analysis tools and techniques such as CAD, CAM, Chemical process models, thermal and structural analysis
• Multiple functional experience in Development, Manufacturing and Quality is highly desired
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please submit your resume for immediate review.
Posted by BT at July 17, 2007 05:53 PM
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