Sr Mechanical Engineer
JC Ford Company· Machinery· Oct 23, 2026 · 5d ago
Columbia, TN
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
JC Ford - Tennessee is seeking top talent to take our organization to the next level! We are actively seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, R&D to join our team!
Summary:
The R&D Senior Mechanical Engineer performs hands-on product design, computer analysis, and technical development for new capital machinery products and technologies using successful interaction with vendors, internal team members, and customers. This high-energy individual translates marketing requirements into product specifications and technical solutions. Excellent machine design knowledge, verbal and written communication skills, an orientation toward details, and analytical problem-solving skills are essential.
Requirements
Specific Responsibilities Include:
· Develop product requirements and specification documents.
· Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA).
· Design components to be manufactured via machining, sheet metal bending/rolling, welding, CNC machining and other related processes using Autodesk Inventor CAD models and drawings.
· Create and release product Bills of Materials.
· Perform tolerance analyses.
· Ensure compliance to regulatory and internal standards.
· Participate in Design and Drawing Reviews.
· Develop test procedures, conduct product testing, and design validation for production.
· Develop project schedules and budgets.
· Grow and maintain engineering knowledge base.
· Perform and document Root Cause Analyses and Corrective Action Plans.
· Travel to customer locations as needed to troubleshoot issues and to ensure projects meet customer schedules.
· Work with suppliers to ensure components meet design requirements & diagnose design problems.
· Deliver presentations on technical findings and project status to cross functional teams and management.
· Lead, mentor, develop and manage the work of other Mechanical Engineers and CAD Designers.
· Contribute to Engineering process development.
· Comply with plant safety procedures to ensure a safe environment.
Required Education:
· B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from ABET accredited university.
Experience and Background:
· 8+ years of relevant experience with BS in Mechanical Engineering.
· 5+ years of relevant experience with MS in Mechanical Engineering.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with high level of autonomy.
· Advanced technical writing and documentation skills.
· Ability to analyze complex data.
· Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
· Deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles and methodologies
· Advanced problem-solving skills.
· A high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
· Expert in 3D CAD modeling and drawing creation, preferably using Autodesk Inventor.
· PDM experience, preferably Vault.
· Ability to perform structural FEA using MSC Nastran or similar, to accurately predict performance.
· Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to achieve results with minimal direction.
Preferred Experience:
· Design of Heavy machinery, preferably food processing equipment.
· Design of electromechanical assemblies and linear motion driven mechanical systems.
· Design of combustion devices.
· Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.
· Training in Design for Six Sigma.
Physical Requirements:
Most of the job function is performed in an office setting requiring minimal safety precautions, however occasional visits to the production floor are also required.
JC Ford is an equal opportunity employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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