Duties:
- Lead mechanical design and development efforts for new product platforms and major product enhancements.
- Own complete mechanical systems and subsystems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Develop and evaluate multiple design concepts and recommend optimal solutions based on technical, business, and customer requirements.
- Perform engineering analysis to validate design decisions.
- Execute product development activities from concept through production release.
- Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
- Serve as the technical owner for assigned products and mechanical systems.
- Make independent engineering recommendations and decisions within defined program objectives.
- Influence product architecture and long-term technology direction.
- Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and product documentation.
- Manage engineering changes and support configuration control processes.
- Ensure designs consider manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, reliability, and cost targets.
- Drive improvements that reduce recurring product issues and improve product robustness.
- Support root cause investigations when required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of product development experience.
- Demonstrated success developing complex electro-mechanical products.
- Experience owning mechanical systems from concept through production.
- Expertise in 3D CAD design and product documentation.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, molded plastics, and assemblies.
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze technical problems and make recommendations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience leading significant product development programs.
- Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, or durable products.
- Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), FMEA, and structured design reviews.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Senior Mechanical Engineer in knoxville at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.