Mechanical Design Engineer

Magnum Venus Products • Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. MVP collaborates with its customers to offer tailored production solutions to meter, mix, dispense, and apply materials. For over 80 years, MVP has been a leading equipment provider for the marine, infrastructure, pool and bath, oil & gas, transportation, aerospace, and wind industries. As a family-owned business, MVP serves its customers and communities with integrity and respect to create a better experience. Our same core values with which the company was founded on 80 years ago continue to guide us today as we create a better experience for our employees, customers, and communities. MVP proudly offers a competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan; 401k retirement plan with a 3% match; Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year); 9 Company-paid holidays; 2 Floating holidays. Job Summary: Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support R&D initiatives, product improvements, and engineering documentation updates across our equipment portfolio. This position plays a key role in advancing MVP’s next-generation pumping, metering, and dispensing systems used in composites, adhesives, and other industrial markets. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical design experience, a passion for hands-on problem solving, and the ability to collaborate closely with manufacturing, R&D, and product management teams to bring concepts from design through production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor & AutoCAD preferred) and mechanical drawing standards.
• Proficiency with product data management software and best practices (Autodesk Vault preferred)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, welding, assembly, etc.) and GD&T principles.
• Experience collaborating with machine shops and understanding of design-for-manufacturability (DFM) best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in team settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pumping, metering, or fluid dispensing systems .
• Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Exposure to prototype testing, data analysis, and experimental design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support research and development projects, from concept generation to prototype build and testing.
• Identify, design, and implement product improvements to enhance reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models and engineering drawings in accordance with MVP standards.
• Partner with the internal machine shop and production teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and optimized for manufacturability.
• Conduct design reviews, tolerance analyses, and root cause investigations for product issues.
• Support engineering change requests (ECRs) and documentation updates through MVP’s PLM/ERP systems.
• Participate in prototype testing, data collection, and validation reporting for new and improved products.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Operations, and Quality to ensure successful implementation of design changes and new product introductions.
• Assist in vendor communication and component selection , particularly for mechanical and fluid handling components.

Benefits

• competitive medical (partially Company-paid), dental, vision, life and disability plan
• 401k retirement plan with a 3% match
• Paid Time Off (starting at 13 days per year)
• 9 Company-paid holidays
• 2 Floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees