Senior Mechanical Engineer The Forum Group - 3.4 Nashville, TN Job Details Permanent | Full-time $130,000 - $150,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Project engineering Master's degree Manufacturing facility experience Design engineering FEA 3D modeling Parts modeling Structural analysis

Full Job Description Senior Mechanical Engineer Location:

South of Nashville, TN Job Type:

Full-time, permanent, onsite

Compensation:

$130,000-$155,000 base salary, with some flexibility based on experience Relocation assistance available The Forum Group is partnering with an established industrial equipment manufacturer seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer. This role has a strong emphasis on hands-on equipment development and manufacturing, alongside mechanical design. You'll work closely with engineering, fabrication and assembly teams to develop machinery, resolve build issues and support equipment through testing and installation. Responsibilities Develop mechanical solutions for new machinery and improvements to existing equipment. Work directly with manufacturing and assembly teams to troubleshoot issues and improve equipment performance. Create and review 3D models, engineering drawings and bills of material. Design components and assemblies for machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding and related processes. Perform structural FEA, tolerance analysis and design validation. Develop test procedures, evaluate results and recommend improvements. Work with suppliers on component selection and technical issues. Mentor engineers and designers. Support project schedules, budgets and engineering documentation. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 5+ years. Experience developing complex machinery or automated equipment in an OEM or equipment manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, assembly and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings; Autodesk Inventor preferred. Experience performing structural FEA and evaluating mechanical performance. Familiarity with product data management systems. Ability to own projects and work directly with teams building and testing equipment. Relevant backgrounds include industrial machinery, packaging equipment, conveyors, material handling and manufacturing automation. Travel and Schedule Onsite position with up to 25% travel based on business needs. Occasional additional hours to support project deadlines. Candidates open to relocating are encouraged to apply. Apply with your current resume for consideration. The Forum Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have developing industrial machinery and working directly with fabrication and assembly teams through build and testing? Have you personally performed structural finite element analysis (FEA) on machinery components or assemblies? Have you personally performed tolerance stack-up analysis and applied GD&T to manufacturing drawings?

Work Location:

In person