Mechanical Design Engineer

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Mechanical Design Engineers needed for a mid-sized manufacturing (non-automotive) company located in Knoxville, TN. Highly competitive pay and benefits package is available. Starting salary range will depend on experience, education, and training. We offer an excellent work-life balance and company culture.

Job Description:

Mechanical Design Engineers with experience in mechanical machine and equipment engineering and design as well as 3D modeling and knowledge of sheet metal and machining processes. Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault design software is preferred.

Duties:

• Proficiency in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor & Vault design software and related Autodesk tools: Lantek 3DFlex sheet metal processing software: and JobBoss ERP software. MS Office software experience is also required.
• Adapt designs to specific customer requirements as necessary.
• Handle all aspects of custom mechanical equipment design and its implementation including: sales proposal drawing preparation, conceptual design, design calculations (e.g. - motor sizing, equipment throughput, equipment loads, etc.), CAD design, purchase parts specification, fabricated parts specification & design, parts list preparation, as-built documentation & work order changes. Ensure project designs are completed on-time and within budgeted design hours.
• Work with other Mechanical Engineering department members to complete equipment design.
• Support Production Department as necessary with issues during manufacturing, testing or installation.
• Participate and lead activities (as assigned) to improve department procedures, design documentation & design automation practices.
• Participate and lead activities (as assigned) to modify, improve or prepare department Best Practices and Procedures documents.
• Support other departments with various company improvement activities.
• Occasional travel to customer job site for engineering and/or start-up purposes.
• Support design activities for new products.

Education & Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-15 years of experience in Mechanical Machine and Equipment Design.
• 5 years of experience with 3D Modeling (preferably AutoDesk Inventor and Vault)