Posted August 23, 2026

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Uster

Knoxville, TN, US Full Time

Duties:

· Lead mechanical design and development efforts for new product platforms and major product enhancements.

· Own complete mechanical systems and subsystems throughout the product lifecycle.

· Develop and evaluate multiple design concepts and recommend optimal solutions based on technical, business, and customer requirements.

· Perform engineering analysis to validate design decisions.

· Execute product development activities from concept through production release.

· Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies.

· Serve as the technical owner for assigned products and mechanical systems.

· Make independent engineering recommendations and decisions within defined program objectives.

· Influence product architecture and long-term technology direction.

· Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, and product documentation.

· Manage engineering changes and support configuration control processes.

· Ensure designs consider manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, reliability, and cost targets.

· Drive improvements that reduce recurring product issues and improve product robustness.

· Support root cause investigations when required.

Requirements

Requirements:

· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

· Minimum 5 years of product development experience.

· Demonstrated success developing complex electro-mechanical products.

· Experience owning mechanical systems from concept through production.

· Expertise in 3D CAD design and product documentation.

· Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, molded plastics, and assemblies.

· Demonstrated ability to independently analyze technical problems and make recommendations.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

· Experience leading significant product development programs.

· Experience with industrial equipment, instrumentation, or durable products.

· Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), FMEA, and structured design reviews.

Benefits