Mechanical Design Engineer – Knoxville, TNHigh competitive pay and benefits package available. Starting salary range will depend on experience, education, and training. We offer an excellent work-life balance and company culture.Pay Range$80,000.00/yr – $90,000.00/yrJob DescriptionMechanical Design Engineers with experience in mechanical machine and equipment engineering and design, 3D modeling, and knowledge of sheet metal and machining processes. Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault design software is preferred.DutiesProficiency in the use of Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor & Vault design software and related Autodesk tools: Lantek 3DFlex sheet metal processing software and JobBoss ERP software. MS Office software experience is also required.Adapt designs to specific customer requirements as necessary.Handle all aspects of custom mechanical equipment design and its implementation including sales proposal drawing preparation, conceptual design, design calculations (e.g., motor sizing, equipment throughput, equipment loads), CAD design, purchase parts specification, fabricated parts specification & design, parts list preparation, as-built documentation & work order changes. Ensure project designs are completed on-time and within budgeted design hours.Work with other Mechanical Engineering department members to complete equipment design.Support Production Department as necessary with issues during manufacturing, testing or installation.Participate and lead activities (as assigned) to improve department procedures, design documentation & design automation practices.Participate and lead activities (as assigned) to modify, improve or prepare department Best Practices and Procedures documents.Support other departments with various company improvement activities.Occasional travel to customer job site for engineering and/or start-up purposes.Education & RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.5-15 years of experience in Mechanical Machine and Equipment Design.5 years of experience with 3D Modeling (preferably AutoDesk Inventor and Vault).Seniority LevelMid-Senior levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionDesign and EngineeringBenefitsMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)#J-18808-Ljbffr