Design Engineer - Nashville

Design Engineer, now hiring Nashville Tn location

Job Scope:

Coordination of all activities to bring project from signed contract to finished product, which includes the coordination of engineering, shop, field, shipping, and erection activities. Proficiency with CAD software and Microsoft Office applications will greatly assist in performing this job properly.

Essential Duties:

• Mechanical / Structural Design of Conveyor Systems
• General Arrangement (Layout) Drawings for Multiple Integrated Systems
• Check Shop Drawings for Accuracy, Consistency of Design and Manufacturability
• Structural Design of Steel Towers that Support Equipment
• Detailing of Parts as Needed
• Project Management of Small Scale Projects
• Ensure Safety Through Conscientious Design

Secondary Duties:

• Maintain a clean work space
• Collaborate with other associates across different departments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency with CAD Software
• Demonstrated Knowledge of Geometry and Trigonometry
• Interpersonal Communication – Relationship Building
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Mining Engineering

Experience Requirements:

Relevant experience will be considered

Physical Requirements:

Individual must be prepared for:

Reaching, Bending, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting up to 40 pounds - 5% of shift

Sitting - 75% of shift

Standing - 10% of shift

Walking - 10% of shift

Employee must perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. The company will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by the ADA, who has made the company aware of his or her disability, provided that such accommodation does not constitute an undue hardship on the company.

Other Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical

Work Environment:

Work will primarily occur in the office environment. Personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, ear plugs/muffs, and steel toe boots, are required in the fabrication shop.

Career Ladder:

• Lead Designer
• Applications Engineer
• Project Manager
• Chief Engineer

Safety: Promote a Healthy and Safe Culture

Empower employees to make the workplace safe

Establish employee ownership for safe behavior and awareness

Plan safety into all tasks

Learn from unsafe experiences to prevent future accidents

Performance Standards:

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Successful development and timely completion of individual and divisional annual objectives
2. Accomplishment of professional development goals as established in the employee performance evaluation
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining levels of trust and respect
4. Satisfactory annual evaluation by supervisor

Note: Mellott Company reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time with or without notice to the employee.