Machine Design - Engineer II The Amentum Advanced Solutions Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including, as examples, wind tunnels (aerospace, automotive, and motorsports), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and many others in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our capabilities and some recent project photos and videos can be found in downloadable files at https://jtftp.jacobstechnology.com/. Use “anontg” as both the user name and password. Most of your designs will be unique, and you will usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic, challenging, and even fun environment. Many designs are “blank sheet of paper,” with few analogs or comparisons. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to join Machine Design projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. We are looking for a Machine Design engineer who will work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver key Machine Design projects within scope, budget, and schedule. You should be a self-motivated professional with at least 3+ years of progressive Machine Design experience. Duties and Responsibilities: • Projects are often complex and multi-discipline. For the majority of assignments, junior-mid Engineers will be issued specific objectives, approaches, and possible solutions by a supervising engineer. The junior-mid Engineer: • Independently but with guidance from a more senior engineer, performs project assignments that involve few complex features and can be guided by codes, standards, and other precedents of the discipline. • Analyzes and/or evaluates the results of an analysis using techniques prescribed by senior engineers or supervisors. • Accomplishes, complete tasks of well-defined scope or solves problems which require investigation of a limited and well-defined number of variables. • Prepares technical reports, presentations, and calculations. • Coordinates with designer/drafters. • May formally review the work of others for techniques and technical approach, if in area of specific technical expertise. • Supports interface development with other disciplines, working closely with structural, mechanical process, controls and instrumentation, and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers. • Participates in the production of complete design packages, including detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications, as required. Minimum Experience/Education: • B.S.M.E. from an accredited engineering school • Minimum of Three (3) years’ relevant Machine Design experience (see “Adjacent Industries” below) Key Skills: • Knowledge of, experience of some, and exposure to most, common machine design elements: gears, bearings, belts, machine screws, chains, cams, linkages, gearmotors, servomotors, etc. • Strong mechanical engineering analytical skills - kinematics, dynamics, stress/strain, power transmission, etc. • FEA - static stress-strain, natural frequency Preferred Qualifications: • Design for small-scale fabrication & manufacturing (milling, turning, welding, laser-cutting, forming, etc.) • Design for assembly & installation • Demonstrated experience and expertise in employing GD&T/ASTM Y14.5 in detailed design drawings; understanding of tolerance, fits, and stack-up analysis • Scope/Schedule/Budget management • 3D CAD experience, Inventor or Solidworks preferred • Design for fiber-composites manufacturing (fiberglass, carbon fiber) • FEA - thermal, non-linear, forced mode dynamics and multi-physics analysis, Ansys preferred • Design experience with ASME B&PV Section VII, Div I & Div II • Fluid Power - employing pneumatic/hydraulic cylinders, valve stand design, P&IDs, etc. • Basic experience with machine instrumentation (proximity sensors, vision sensors, strain gauges, scales, etc.) • Installation Support and Supervision - guiding and answering suppliers, sub-contractors and other trades questions from the office and on-site Adjacent Industries • Aerospace & Defense Mechanical Design • Factory Automation (material handling, web handling, process automation, etc.) • Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pnumatics)
See More Details >>ResourceTek specializes in providing technical recruitment and staffing services to industry and government in all areas of Engineering, Information Technology, and a broad range of other Technical disciplines. In support of our client, a professional engineering services company, we are searching for a skilled Plant 3D Mechanical Drafter / Designer to join their team located in Tullahoma, TN. This is a 4+ month contract opportunity with the client. Their Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including, as examples, wind tunnels (aerospace, automotive, and motorsports), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Their projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to develop the drawing packages of process mechanical projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. We are looking for a process mechanical drafter who will work to ensure client satisfaction and help deliver key process projects within scope, budget, and schedule. You should be a self-motivated professional with at least 2+ years of progressive process mechanical drafter experience including pipe/duct layout and routing and equipment layout. In this role, the Process Mechanical Drafter will work closely under the direction of the Lead Process Engineer and /or Designer. This role is responsible for preparing detailed construction drawings for pipe/duct layouts and mechanical equipment, engineering calculations, sketches, detailed drawings, and design information according to project standards and procedures. This position requires direct communication and coordination with other disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, structural and project team members to ensure a complete and timely production of drawing packages, spreadsheets, and databases to document information related to design. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • Due to federal requirements for portions of the assigned work US Citizenship is required. • Requires certification of two (2) years training from a vocational school or two (2) years college with courses relevant to drafting or engineering principles plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the progressive experience. Must have working knowledge of Plant3D. • Must have demonstrated good leadership, organization, planning, communication, and problem- solving capability. • Requires working knowledge in the use of drafting equipment and in the application of drafting principles (descriptive geometry, lettering, dimensioning, layout, detail, etc.). • Requires working knowledge of understanding and producing process mechanical design and layouts drawings for construction (i.e. piping, ducting, P&ID’s, PFD’s, mechanical components, and supporting details.) • Requires working knowledge of AutoCAD. Working knowledge of Plant3D 3D modeling and producing 2D construction drawings from the model is required. • Able to produce a set of design and/or shop drawings that adequately depicts the design, is clear, concise, as free from errors as possible, and meets the job standards and specifications. BRIEF OUTLINE OF SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides drafting team support on a specific project on a contract basis. • Assists on the layout and assembly of complete drawing packages for the project. • Coordinates work with the Lead Engineer and Lead Designer. • Performs creative design from general concepts and field measurements. • Operates Plant3D CAD equipment. • Performs drafting assignments with general instructions and working from furnished computations and sketches. Special / Physical Requirements of Position • Field Work • Office and computer-based work for 80 – 90% of time • Occasional site visits requiring general access around construction and project sites, involving ability to access upper and lower levels. 10-20% of time. • Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (15%) • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Other Essential Functions: Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background test. Skills: 3D Design, 3D Modeling, Acoustics, Aerospace and Defense, Assembly Drawings, AutoCAD, Budgeting, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Construction, Construction Design, Construction Drawings, Creative Design, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Electricity, Geometry, Government, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Lettering, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Piping, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Professional Services, Research & Development (R&D), Spreadsheets, Technical Recruiting, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vocational Training About the Company: ResourceTek RESOURCETEK , LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (BWSC), a Tennessee corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee with offices in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tri-Cities, Oak Ridge, Memphis, TN and Huntsville, AL and other locations in Alabama, Kentucky and Ohio. RESOURCETEK provides technical staff augmentation support services in the areas of Engineering, Design, Maintenance, Construction and Information Technology to our partner clients in industry and government. We offer a complete range of technical staffing services from contract staff augmentation to recruitment of full time employees. We maintain a dedicated team consisting of staff and contract technical personnel utilizing the most effective strategies and the latest technology to achieve our commitments. Company Size: 100 to 499 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies Founded: 2000
See More Details >>Join our team turning abstract ideas into realities. Collaborate with industry experts to develop solutions to mission-critical challenges, such as NASA’s return to the moon, the DoD’s national security initiatives, international automotive manufacturers’ development of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles, and the DoE’s energy research. We tackle challenges in emerging technologies, cyber, intelligence, space exploration, energy transformation, and resiliency to ensure national security. As the world’s thinkers, visionaries, and doers, we disrupt the status quo and affect real, meaningful change in how we provide solutions to our customers, operate our business, and support communities. Our Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including, as examples, wind tunnels (aerospace, automotive, and motorsports), rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, confidential F1 motorsports clients, and many others in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our capabilities and some recent project photos and videos can be found in the downloadable zip file at https://jtftp.jacobstechnology.com/. Use “anontg” as both the username and password. Most of your designs will be unique, and you will usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic, challenging, and even fun environment. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to lead and manage projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. We are looking for a mechanical process engineer who will work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver key projects within scope, budget, and schedule. You should be a self-motivated professional with at least 5 years of progressive design experience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Working on and leading project teams to develop new designs for various process systems supporting automotive and aerospace research and test facilities. · Taking ownership of the technical schedule and budget performance of the work assigned to them · Under direction of a senior engineer; planning, scheduling, conducting and coordinating engineering work through the selection and adaptation or modification of techniques, procedures and criteria · Analyzing features or work and applying sound engineering principles and practices · Reviewing results from assigned tasks and determining if results are complete, correct, and adequately documented. · Developing technical reports and presentations for project management and clients · Formally checking the work of others for completeness · Working closely with structural, machine design, controls and instrumentation and aerodynamics/fluid dynamics engineers. · Sizing and specifying piping/ducting and piping/ducting components, selection of compressors, pumps and fans, valves, flow measurement and fluid conditioning equipment. · Designing o High pressure cryogenic and pneumatic piping systems o High Temperature systems including steam systems o Refrigeration, vacuum, and fuel systems o Specialty HVAC systems and components · Working in a fast-paced environment and under deadlines while maintaining high quality standards · Supporting Project Manager and Senior Engineer in on-going design efforts · Participating in internal and external meetings and design reviews with team members and clients · Gathering information, interviewing stakeholders, making studies, performing calculations, and preparing rough layouts and sketches as required. · Installation support and supervision: working with suppliers, subcontractors and other trades from the office and project sites · Create engineering calculations and specifications and oversee the creation of engineering drawings. · Traveling will be required at times to support design reviews, attend factory acceptance testing of equipment, provide support for construction activities and provide support for startup/commissioning activities at job sites. · Participating in proposal development and support marketing activities. · Field work will be required including climbing up on test stands and working around machinery. · Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules. MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS: · B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited engineering school. · Minimum 5 Years engineering experience or 2 – 3 Years engineering experience and a MS degree from an accredited engineering school. · Prior design experience with process systems is preferred · Self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively and independently · Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment is required · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel · Demonstrate: o Knowledge and experience with common process piping systems o Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills o Excellent oral and written communications, self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong technical problem solving and strong organizational approach o High ethical values and strong commitment to self-development, teamwork, and desire to work in Due to federal requirements for portions of the assigned work US Citizenship is required. · Experience with management of scope, schedule, and budget of individual projects · Design experience including layout of process drawings and specifications · Knowledge of AMSE B31.1 and B31.3 and ASME B&PV Code · Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow – compressible and incompressible, thermal sciences, and process systems. Experience in design and/or maintenance of mechanical process systems is preferred but not required. · Software experience preference: AutoCAD, AutoPipe, Caesar II, Mathcad, Creo, AFT Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position · Office and computer-based work for 80 – 90% of time · Occasional site visits requiring general access around construction and project sites, involving ability to access upper and lower levels. 10-20% of time. · Special clothing/equipment and other PPE may be required during site visits (15%) · Must be able to lift 50 lbs Description of Work Environment · Office Environment for 80 – 90% of time · Field work may be required including outside work (10 – 20%) · Travel to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings (10 – 20%) Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks · Office equipment (Computers, fax, telephones, copiers etc.) 80 – 90 % · During travel to construction and project sites, use handheld equipment such as measurement equipment, cameras, etc (10 – 20%) Criticality of Attendance · Regular day shift attendance is mandatory. Work arrangement is for work to be performed in the office (baseline). Hybrid work arrangement possible for proven performers and depending on project responsibilities. · Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules (10 – 20%) Other Essential Functions · Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background test. Preferred Skills and Certifications · FE/EIT certification · Previous DOE nuclear, DoD, NASA, or test facility experience #CMSHotJobs #CMSTechGroup #Techgroup
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Tullahoma, TN, typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in this field generally span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there are approximately 46,460 mechanical trade professionals in the U.S., and the job growth is projected to be 11% from 2023 to 2033. In Tullahoma, TN, apprentices can earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often earning upwards of $10,000 annually. Vocational schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate the search for apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a lucrative career with strong earning potential.
