Design Engineer II
Location: near Dickson, TN (an hour west of Nashville)     
Salary: $115,000++ (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401k w/ matching, PTO, Holidays     
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical hours: 9x80 schedule (Typically 9-hour workdays to have every other Friday off)
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available 

Design Engineer II (weapons, aerospace, defense, or mining exp. req.) Description 

Our client, a chemical manufacturer, is searching for a Design Engineer II to join their innovative, diverse team just outside of Dickson, TN. They offer custom engineered solutions for a variety of industries including military, aerospace, oil & gas, and mining. This role will be a mixture between supporting new designs for their customers’ needs as well as playing an integral role in the development of internal R&D efforts to expand their already versatile portfolio. You will have a front row seat in the conceptualization and production of groundbreaking products used across the world. Although they’re smaller in size than their competitors, their results are mighty. They can be nimbler with customer needs given their expansive scope of work and with less red tape to cut through leading to shorter decision times. You will have less of that corporate environment to deal with and with less bureaucracy comes a greater runway to real transformation and revolution. In a time when space exploration is top of mind, you can partner with an engineering team that has the resources (and clientele) to continue to expand their market share and tap into the most inventive applications in today’s world.  

Design Engineer II (weapons, aerospace, defense, or mining exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Create new designs based on customer specifications 
•    Play an active role in proof-of-concept, prototyping, testing, and small-scale production 
•    Support R&D efforts and the full lifecycle of new product development 
•    Identify systems and equipment necessary to bring new products to market 
•    Oversee internal and customer programs and verify technical requirements are met 
•    Support program management by monitoring budget, timelines, and resources 
•    Create and execute methods to boost manufacturing effectiveness and reliability
•    Write technical reports, safety assessments, and process documentation
•    Assist with bid decisions and provide accurate projects estimates  
•    Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment of technical requirements 
•    Maintain a safety-first culture and an environment of innovation 

Design Engineer II (weapons, aerospace, defense, or mining exp. req.) Qualifications  

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering required 
•    Weapons, aerospace, defense, or mining engineering experience required 
•    3D modeling experience required 
•    Relocation required to Tennessee (relocation assistance provided)