Mechanical Designer

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking a Mechanical Designer to support Altria- US Smokeless Tobacco Co.  Altria is a large tobacco client of PDI.  This is a full time position that is located in Nashville, TN.  

Key Requirements & Responsibilities: •Current working knowledge of Inventor Pro 2018 and AutoCAD 2018 utilizing multiple Xrefs •Ability to read, understand, and review engineering drawings •Must be able to communicate and interact with mechanics, engineers and contractors to provide design solutions

Job Responsibilities: •Verification and modification to manufacturing facility drawings, equipment layouts and mechanical design work •Responsible for checking incoming vendor documentation and assisting personnel with requests for researching, plotting and creation of new drawings •Work on AutoCAD to: oReference files oAdapt to current CAD standards for creating or modifying drawings oLearn and follow current CAD procedures for routing drawings to outside resources •Work with project engineers to create or modify equipment arrangements as needed •Work with mechanics and maintenance personnel to provide existing or new machine/part drawings •Provide drawings for vendors to fabricate machines, structures or parts. Verification may be required •Maintain existing facility documentation of utilities and equipment

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: •5 years of mechanical design experience •Mechanical Engineering degree can replace relative experience •Current working knowledge of AutoCAD 2018 utilizing multiple Xrefs •Experience with Autodesk Inventor •Experience with Reverse Engineering •Strong Microsoft Office skills •Excellent organizational, design and drafting skills •Ability to travel and easily move about an industrial facility •Ability to read, understand, and review engineering drawings •Must be able to communicate and interact with mechanics, engineers and contractors to provide design solutions   Benefits: We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K match and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview: We hire the best in Engineering & Design!  Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do.  The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services.  Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.    Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.   We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.