Mechanical Engineer III

Insight Global; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to join a collaborative engineering team designing and improving highly engineered equipment for utility and infrastructure customers. The role involves owning projects from concept through production, creating 3D models and documentation, performing FEA and simulations, and supporting prototype builds and testing.

Strong collaboration with manufacturing and cross‑functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and hands-on design experience.
• Strong ability to design, analyze, and document mechanical solutions.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and product validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products, custom equipment, and enhancements.
• Create 3D models, drawings, calculations, and technical docs.
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA and simulations.
• Lead prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure cost-effective designs.
• Support product launches and transition designs to production.
• Gather VOC feedback during development to guide iterations.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and priorities.
• Provide sustaining engineering support for existing products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve technical challenges.

Skills

3D modeling

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Prototype testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS/FEA

MATLAB

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III for a top industrial equipment manufacturing client. This candidate will join a collaborative engineering team focused on designing, developing, and improving highly engineered equipment used by utility and infrastructure customers. The ideal candidate will bring strong product development experience, a hands‑on engineering mindset, and the ability to contribute immediately on complex mechanical and hydraulic systems. This role offers the opportunity to own projects from concept through production, partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, participate in prototype builds and testing, and make a direct impact on innovative products within a growing manufacturing environment. Candidates with backgrounds in heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, mobile equipment, or related industries are highly encouraged to apply. The team is specifically seeking an experienced engineer who combines strong technical capability with curiosity, collaboration, and a positive, team‑oriented attitude.

• Design and develop new products, custom equipment, and product enhancements
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Perform engineering analysis including FEA and simulation validation
• Participate in prototype builds, testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities
• Work directly with manufacturing and operations teams to ensure designs are practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective
• Support product launches and transition designs into production
• Conduct field visits and gather Voice of the Customer (VOC) feedback to support product development
• Manage engineering project timelines, deliverables, and priorities
• Provide sustaining engineering support for existing products and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to solve technical and operational challenges