Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: HYBRID, Nashville, TN area (Onsite 2-3 days/week)

Position Overview:

We’re partnering with an established industrial material handling equipment manufacturer to add a Mechanical Engineer to its in-house design team. The group is close-knit and low on ego, and people jump in to help one another solve tough design problems, whether they’re working solo or together.

You will own the design of material handling equipment, from individual parts up to full systems. You’ll build 3D models, produce detailed fabrication drawings, and turn customer requirements into working designs.

Responsibilities:

• Design material handling equipment and its components at both the part and system level
• Build 3D models in Inventor and detailed 2D drawings in AutoCAD Mechanical
• Produce shop drawings for weldments, assemblies and individual components, and keep CAD files up to date
• Serve as the go-to resource on customer specs and apply them to new and existing designs
• Partner with sales to gather the details needed to meet each customer’s requirements
• Work alongside production to correct and refine drawings as builds move forward
• Lead projects and guide other engineers or designers when needed
• Support fabrication, installation and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment as projects require

Qualifications:

• BS in mechanical engineering (or a closely related engineering field)
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally with material handling or industrial equipment
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical
• Track record producing shop-ready drawings (weldments, components and assemblies)
• Solid grasp of engineering principles, with the ability to analyze more complex designs
• Comfortable working from customer specifications and translating them into designs
• Sound judgment to plan your own work and juggle several projects at once
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to put in extra time when a deadline calls for it

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Real ownership of designs, from first model to finished equipment on the floor
• A collaborative, no-ego team that values creative problem solving
• Hybrid schedule with only 2-3 days a week onsite