Snap-on

MECHANICAL - Design Engineer

Job Locations US-TN-Nashville 
Job ID
2024-16277

Overview

SNAP-ON - EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS - located in Nashville, TN (Client Site)

MECHANICAL - DESIGN ENGINEER

Full-time position

 

Perform standard engineering assignments, which are of moderate technical complexity and usually represent a significant portion of a larger project.  Independently select engineering techniques and approach to less experienced employees.  Individuals in the capacity are recognized as having a high level of technical proficiency.

 

Responsibilities

  • Provide mechanical design and development of new products or product enhancements for the automotive service tools industry. 
  • Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records.
  • Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products.
  • Develop or modify manufacturing processes.
  • Work with other groups on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and or improve performance of designs.
  • Develop and understanding of the company’s products and their applications.
  • Provide administrative support for Engineering Computer systems.
  • Design and develop Special Service Tools in support of customer Tool program.
  • Create 3D Models and 2D Mechanical Drawings (CAD).
  • Gather tool requirements and application information.
  • Develop tooling concepts and solutions.
  • Develop tool mock-ups, prototypes (e.g. 3D printing).
  • Coordinate with machine shops and other suppliers for prototype fabrication.
  • Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems.
  • Document legacy tools where existing documentation is deficient.

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3+ years’ relative work experience.
  • Hands on experience in automotive maintenance and repair is preferred.
  • Must be proficient in the use of the computer for design. Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD experience is preferred.
  • Up to date knowledge in mechanical design.
  • Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines, particularly electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting beneficial. 
  • Hands-on Automotive assembly or repair experience. 
  • Understanding of engineering principles, machining, injection molding. 
  • Able to work with others and with minimal supervision.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills.
  • Must possess good time management and organizational skills.
  • Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Must be able to demonstrate initiative.
  • Prefer to have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Customer interface experience a plus. 

 

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