Currently, we are looking for a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer based in Ashland City, Tennessee.

Primary Function
Performs advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision with two technicians reporting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in industry groups.
• Perform advanced engineering tasks under limited supervision.
• Oversees all aspects of a significant engineering project, from start to finish, so that it is completed on time and within budget.
• Develops an action plan and estimates requirements for resources—management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Prepares monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management.
• User of CAE tools such as Solidworks, MATLAB, LabView, Minitab, EES, CFD, FEA. 
• Develops and applies engineering standards and procedures, and provides advice on issues within the engineering field.
• Analyzes and identifies causes of component failures.
• Capable of providing technical solutions to help solve manufacturing issues or address customer field issues; has some familiarity with multiple operations.
• Use team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of product development. 
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Finish assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead brainstorming activities for specific needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Leadership skills
• Assembly experience
• Process engineering experience
• 3+ years of related work experience or training
• 6 sigma or FMEA experience a plus
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; solves complex problems.
• Experience leading Kaizen related or Continuous Improvement Activity
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis
• Strong communications via  written and oral
• Knowledge of  SAP and MRP systems is beneficial
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Power Point and AutoCAD
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Conduct project meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Have experience with direct reports

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Years of Experience
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or training

They Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a leader in its industry.  This is a full-time opportunity. Please submit most recent resume for quick and confidential consideration.