Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Job Type: Fulltime

About the position

Under general supervision execute projects that require the creation and evaluation of original design. Participate in the analysis and validation of design and theoretical concepts, working from and adapting a wide range of established research techniques.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• A bachelor’s degree required in, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience.
• 10+ Years of Engineering experience required.
• This role Manufacturing Engineer will focus on assembly and fabrication, experience in that area is highly preferred.
• Engineering experience with heavy equipment assembly and fabrication preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and assembly line processes preferred.
• Continuous improvement and Lean practice experience.
• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships by engaging with various personalities including customers, vendors, co-workers, and management while working both individually and as part of a team.
• Must be able to take on more complex and advanced engineering projects while balancing project management responsibilities.
• Proven ability to influence, lead teams, and drive change.
• Skill in working efficiently and accurately to keep up with engineering, sales, and production requirements.
• Flexible and adaptable in prioritizing workloads, coping with pressure, deadlines, and rapidly changing situations.
• Proven results with creation and maintenance of engineering design standards and drawing standards.
• Ability to attract and retain engineering talent.
• Customer-oriented, with the ability to represent Peterson engineering ideas, and designs to non-technical audiences.
• Extensive cross functional team experience including technical and non-technical work.
• Proficient in a combination of the following software packages, or equivalent: MS Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dynamics AX), AutoDesk Design Suite ( e.g. AutoCAD, Inventor, Nastran In-CAD, 3DS Max, and AutoCAD Electrical),
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a creative thinker, results-oriented, analytical mindset, and a focused problem-solver.