Mechanical Design Team Lead, Industrial Boilers

Job Description

Job Description

Build What Powers Heat and Steam—Lead Our Design Team

Precision Boilers, based in Morristown, TN (45 minutes NE of Knoxville), manufactures electric and fuel‑fired hot water boilers, steam generators, and accessories like deaerators and blowdown tanks. Founded in 1946 with a humble sump pump, we now operate a modern facility and are recognized for innovations such as the High Voltage Jet (HVJ) Electrode Boiler.

Role Snapshot (Reports to the General Manager)

• Own team direction: set priorities, plan projects, and deploy people effectively.
• Coach and develop: build training plans, mentor performance, and complete reviews.
• Uphold standards: provide technical/administrative oversight; recommend discipline when appropriate.
• Keep the engine running: monitor attendance, approve timesheets, schedule PTO for coverage.
• Drive outcomes: track schedules, refine procedures, and ensure an equitable, respectful workplace.
• Resource planning: estimate staffing and tools needed to hit targets.

What You’ll Lead and Do

• Partner with Sales and Manufacturing to align priorities and create production schedules.
• Execute the full range of engineering tasks independently.
• Translate customer specs into manufacturable designs.
• Work with Mechanical Designers on component selection, drawings, and as‑built revisions.
• Advise on and produce 3D/2D models in SolidWorks; use AutoCAD when needed.
• Create BOMs and select appropriate components.
• Perform calculations for tanks and pressure piping.
• Collaborate with vendors to introduce new, cost‑effective components.
• Participate in inspections during multiple production stages.
• Support and maintain our ASME Quality Control System.
• Advance Continuous Improvement Initiatives to raise efficiency and quality.
• Assist Project Management with customer conversations; act as Mechanical Design SME.
• Author and update Engineering Procedures and Training materials.

Background We Value

• BS in Engineering or equivalent technical training.
• Significant experience with 3D modeling tools.
• 5+ years in capital equipment (preferred).
• Working knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel Codes, boilers, heat transfer, or auxiliary boiler room equipment (preferred).

Skills to Succeed

• Independent, self‑starting work style after onboarding.
• SolidWorks and AutoCAD proficiency (preferred).
• PDM/PLM experience (preferred).
• Codeware Compress experience (preferred).
• Strong organization, time management, and professional communication.
• Collaborative, team‑first approach.

Physical & Work Setting

• Extended computer work; ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Office‑based with low to moderate noise/temperature variability; walking, bending, dexterity, speaking, seeing, and lifting/moving up to 15 pounds.
• PPE required on the production floor: steel toe shoes, earplugs, safety glasses.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Life Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Proficiency Areas

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• CAD/CAM Software
• ASME

The above are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.