Sr. Mechanical Engineer / Sr. Mechanical Designer

Location: Chattanooga, TN / Cleveland, OH / Mound House, NV / Sacramento, CA Tons Per Hour is an equipment supplier and fabricator focused on bulk material handling, mining infrastructure, and water management systems. Our team designs and delivers practical, high-performance solutions for mining operations, processing plants, and industrial facilities. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer or Drafter to support our mechanical design team and engineering efforts across projects including conveying systems, slurry pumping systems, structural assemblies, equipment fabrication, and piping systems. Minimum Required Experience/Skills:

• Fluent in English
• Associates Degree in Design, Drafting, or Engineering field preferred
• At least three years of design experience with Solidworks
• Strong proficiency with 3D modeling tools
• Experience creating structural weldment and fabrication drawings
• Experience interacting with customers
• Some understanding of materials science as it relates to pumps
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Solidworks Drafting tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and meet deadlines
• Experience working with fabrication shops and field installation teams
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Useful Experience (Applicants without these skills may be considered):

• Experience in mining, bulk material handling, or water/wastewater systems preferred
• Knowledge of conveyors, slurry pumps, and industrial pumping systems highly desirable
• Experience in pipeline design
• Experience with industrial equipment design. Storage and mixing tanks, support structures, pumps catwalk design, settling and dewatering equipment
• Knowledge of Solidworks add-ons, such as Routing, Rendering, and FEA Analysis
• Expirience with structural modeling and detailing shop drawings.

Job Roles (Applicant must be able to perform the following duties):

• Lead the mechanical design team on engineering projects from concept through fabrication
• Perform 3D modeling and mechanical design using SolidWorks
• Develop detailed fabrication drawings and assemblies for structural, mechanical, and piping systems
• Design and integrate conveyors, slurry pumps, water pumps, and piping systems
• Produce engineering drawings, BOMs, and fabrication packages
• Coordinate with fabrication shops, vendors, and project teams
• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting when required
• Work closely with electrical, controls, and project management teams to deliver integrated systems

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to lead engineering design for major mining and industrial projects
• Hands-on involvement from design through fabrication and field installation
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-moving engineering company

Job Type: Full-time Experience:

• Relevant: 5 years (Preferred)
• Drafting: 5 years (Preferred)
• AutoCAD: 5 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have designing mechanical systems for mining, bulk material handling, or industrial process plants?
• What CAD software do you primarily use?
• Have you led a design team or managed drafters/designers? Please provide explaination.
• Describe one industrial project you worked on involving conveyors, slurry pumping systems, or mineral processing equipment.
• Describe a complex assembly you have designed in SolidWorks. What was the approximate number of components and how did you manage the assembly performance?
• When building a piping or plant layout in SolidWorks, how do you manage routing and integration with equipment models?
• Describe how you structure a SolidWorks assembly so that design changes propagate through the system without breaking references.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• SolidWorks: 3 years (Required)
• AutoCAD: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

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