About this position
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: South of Nashville, TN
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, onsite
Compensation: $130,000–$155,000 base salary, with some flexibility based on experience
Relocation assistance available
The Forum Group is partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer.
This role has a strong emphasis on hands-on equipment development and manufacturing, alongside mechanical design. You’ll work closely with engineering, fabrication and assembly teams to develop machinery, resolve build issues and support equipment through testing and installation.
Responsibilities
- Develop mechanical solutions for new machinery and improvements to existing equipment.
- Work directly with manufacturing and assembly teams to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment performance.
- Create and review 3D models, engineering drawings and bills of material.
- Design components and assemblies for machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding and related processes.
- Perform structural FEA, tolerance analysis and design validation.
- Develop test procedures, evaluate results and recommend improvements.
- Work with suppliers on component selection and technical issues.
- Mentor engineers and designers.
- Support project schedules, budgets and engineering documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 5+ years.
- Experience developing complex machinery or automated equipment in an OEM or equipment manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly and manufacturing processes.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings; Autodesk Inventor preferred.
- Experience performing structural FEA and evaluating mechanical performance.
- Familiarity with product data management systems.
- Ability to own projects and work directly with teams building and testing equipment.
Relevant backgrounds include industrial machinery, packaging equipment, conveyors, material handling and manufacturing automation.
Travel and Schedule
- Onsite position with up to 25% travel based on business needs.
- Occasional additional hours to support project deadlines.
- Candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply.
Apply with your current resume for consideration.
The Forum Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location and commute
Nashville, TN 37247.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3189764652.