What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer - Nashville position at Mellott Company?
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:
- Successful development and timely completion of individual and divisional annual objectives
- Accomplishment of professional development goals as established in the employee performance evaluation
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining levels of trust and respect
- 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.