Senior Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

American Appliance Products, LLC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineer to join their Newport, Tennessee team. This role is critical in driving the design, development, and delivery of high-quality, build-to-specification products that support their manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring products meet customer and internal specifications
• Apply hands-on experience in product and process engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Partner with production teams to improve processes, enhance efficiency, and maintain high quality standards
• Provide leadership and direction to small teams of engineers and technical staff
• Support troubleshooting efforts, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, and supply chain
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with company goals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Strong foundational engineering background with demonstrated technical capability
• Experience in product and/or process engineering (early career experience acceptable with strong hands-on exposure)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects or small teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with welding, fabrication, and machining processes
• Background in a manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Proven ability to deliver engineered products built to specification
• Experience mentoring or leading engineers in a team setting

Career Growth Opportunity

This role is designed with intentional development into a leadership position. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to build leadership capabilities through team oversight, project management, and increasing responsibility, with a clear pathway toward an engineering management role.

Why Join American Appliance Products?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing manufacturing environment
• Strong team culture with collaboration across engineering and operations
• Structured career development with a pathway into leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits