# Senior Mechanical Engineer

**Company:** [Uster](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/5UVNM8FRXj66HYX4zqQBE2.md)
**Location:** Knoxville, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**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

-   401(k)
-   401(k) matching
-   Dental insurance
-   Disability insurance
-   Employee assistance program
-   Flexible spending account
-   Health insurance
-   Health savings account
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Relocation assistance
-   Tuition reimbursement
-   Vision insurance