Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Actalent • Chattanooga, TN

442d • $95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and test new sheave concepts while collaborating with other engineers to solve moderately complex design problems. The role requires proficiency in SolidWorks and a strong understanding of engineering principles, particularly in the context of heavy equipment design and manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Four-year bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited school
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in designing with bearings, shafts, and other machine elements or rotating equipment
• Minimum of 10 years' experience applying fundamental engineering concepts from statics and mechanics of materials, such as resolving loads, creating free body diagrams, analyzing beams, and applying knowledge of stress and strain to create appropriate design factors of safety

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and test new sheave concepts based on specific requirements
• Collaborate with other engineers to provide technical solutions for a variety of moderately complex design problems assigned by more Sr. engineers
• Responsible for timely completion of tasks and projects while meeting all requirements
• Proficient in creating 2D and 3D geometry using SolidWorks
• Familiar with supporting engineering change requests
• Familiar with industry standards organizations, particularly ASTM, ASME, AWS, and SAE
• Knowledgeable in designing for manufacturability and manufacturing processes to aid in design and support the operations team as needed
• Minimum of one years' experience with finite element analysis (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience with polymers and plastics
• Experience with hydraulics design
• Experience with the design of weldments
• Familiarity with OSHA, FMVSS, and AISC
• Experience designing heavy equipment for over-the-road use

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees