Mechanical Engineer III

ZipRecruiter; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer in Chattanooga, TN, to design and customize specialized equipment. Your role will include developing prototypes, ensuring manufacturability, and managing multiple projects simultaneously. A degree in engineering is required, along with experience in heavy manufacturing. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical and communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within heavy manufacturing.
• Strong project management skills, managing multiple projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform complicated engineering work requiring high technical competence.
• Develop models and verify design integrity using FEA software.
• Present ideas and designs to management for reviews and approvals.

Skills

Project management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Sherman+Reilly is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our effort in designing and customizing specialized equipment to meet specific customer needs. This role is also responsible for maintenance and improvements of existing products. They set an example through execution of complex engineering tasks and contribute to the overall success of the organization in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs complicated and difficult engineering work requiring a high degree of technical competence.
• Generates concepts for innovative products and features based on direction from product managers, market research, customer contacts, distributor contacts, field sales team input, ideation exercises, and experience and knowledge regarding our markets and customers. Will conduct job site visits to help gather VOC.
• Develops models for design concepts, performs calculations, and uses FEA and simulation software to verify design integrity and material selections, completes detailed drawings for estimating product cost and building prototypes. Leads the assembly and testing of prototypes to validate designs.
• Utilizes DFSS tools to determine and prioritize the needs of customers and drive those needs into the product design.
• Develops the project plan that identifies all necessary engineering tasks, durations, required resources, and costs to complete product design from ideation through production. Uses the project plan to accurately track progress to ensure on time completion.
• Presents ideas, concepts, and designs to other engineers, product managers, and upper management for reviews and approvals.
• Works closely with manufacturing and quality engineers during concept development to ensure the design is manufacturable, easy to assemble, and is profitable. Works closely with production to assist with pilot and production builds. Has responsibility to ensure successful transition from engineering to manufacturing for production.
• Provides sustaining support as required on existing products.

Required Education and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering; MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience in product development within heavy manufacturing, with a history of successful product launches.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of heavy manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, impact drivers, drills, and other common tools
• Climb on and off mobile equipment to access mechanical and electrical components
• Able to stand for extended periods of time while wearing appropriate safety gear and wearing steel toed boots
• During prototyping and while assisting the operations team you will be in a factory environment with load noises, dangerous tools and equipment, moving objects, dangerous fumes, and other personnel to be mindful of
• During testing you will likely be outdoors and environmentally exposed to natural dangers such as sunburn and inclement weather
• 50 – 80% of your work can be expected to be in an office environment in front of a computer desk – our desks are designed for sitting or standing

Notice to Recruiting Agencies: Sherman + Reilly does not accept unsolicited resumes or inquiries from staffing or recruiting agencies. We will not review, respond to, or return cold calls or unsolicited outreach. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Sherman + Reilly and will not be subject to any placement fees.