Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Tennessee

Manufacturing Sciences Corporation (MSC) is a Specialty Metal Manufacturer with the ability to process & manufacture technology metals in an Environmentally Sound, Safe, and Controlled location.  We have over 35 years of experience with depleted Uranium.  We are the only commercial organization globally capable of casting, rolling, and machining products from depleted Uranium.  

MSC is an employer with fewer than 75 employees. Our small size enables us to be agile, communicate efficiently, and recognize the vital role each employee has in our operations. We value our team's feedback, utilizing it to enhance our performance, foster learning, and provide mutual support. We seek individuals eager to contribute to and influence our company's ongoing growth and prosperity.

Ideal candidates will regularly be on the manufacturing floor to understand, enhance, and develop projects, activities, fixtures, and to implement projects and equipment on site.  The candidates should be results-driven, have the ability to plan and prioritize effectively, have excellent interpersonal skills, and work cross-functionally.  

Essential Job Function/ Skills/ Responsibilities:

Initiates and develops mechanical equipment designs. Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform assignments. Able to take mechanical systems from concept through to commissioning and testing. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions independently on complex engineered systems, commensurate with experience and seniority.

• Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional engineering methods to document compliance with project and code requirements, which may include stress calculations, limits and fits and equipment sizing.
• Generates and is fully conversant with drawings, layout drawings, arrangement, assembly and detail drawings, specifications, and datasheets for a variety of different projects for in-house activities and customer requirements.
• Assists in the preparation and approval of design documents and plant modifications.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to develop, manage, and implement engineering analysis, activities, and programs to identify and resolve equipment and system problems.
• Familiar with national codes and standards appropriate to the Mechanical Engineering discipline.
• Ensures relevant design criteria, specifications, practices, procedures and codes and site design and safety and licensing basis are used in preparation of design media.
• Interfaces with staff within the team and supports sub-contractors to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that safety is an integral element embodied in equipment design and specification.
• Works in multi-discipline teams on project-based work and ensures integration of design across multiple disciplines.
• Performs checking to ensure accuracy of design media in accordance with company policies and procedures and client expectations.
• Works to assigned schedules, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work and initiates corrective measures to overcome delays.
• Understands, complies and is responsible for working to environmental health and safety policies and procedures and attends meetings as required. Provides supervision and leadership to members of the design team, commensurate with seniority.
• Recommends new equipment, concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, correct design flaws or to comply with changes in client requirements, codes or regulations.
• Performs independent research, reviews, studies, and analyses in support of plant changes and design modifications.
• Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.
• Participates in preparing cost estimates for engineering services to internal and external clients and coordinates work assignments to meet project-established schedules and budgets.
• Relies on experience and judgement.

Minimum Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical engineering or related technical degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years prior experience in related field
• Experience with design, fabrication, and manufacturing floor environments.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of employee
• Prior experience customer interaction
• Prior experience with End User Document Package and Traceablility
• Proficient in MS Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Proficient in Solidworks or Fusion 360
• Ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Knowledgeable with AMSE Welding Codes and Practices

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Prior experience in DOE project
• Radiological Facility Experience
• Prior experience with Purchase Requisition
• Fixture and Tooling Design experience
• Project Management Certification
• 7 years prior ME Experience

Benefits & Company Culture:

Many companies provide benefits, but it's rare to find one where employees are genuinely eager to come to work each day. The long tenures of our staff reflect their dedication to and satisfaction with the company. MSC values its employees, offering a bonus program and a 401K plan with company matching to aid in retirement planning. We provide flexibility through paid time off and a four-day workweek for certain roles. Recognizing the importance of our employees' needs beyond the workplace, MSC offers two cost-sharing health plans, along with dental and vision coverage. To safeguard employees' earnings, we provide Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. Additionally, employees have the option to select extra benefits like Supplemental Group Term Life, Supplemental Accidental Death, Dismemberment, and Group Accident Insurance.