Technical Project Engineer - Mechanical; Dickson, Tennessee

Technical Project Engineer – Mechanical (Dickson, Tennessee, United States, 37055)

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries. Our close‑knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family‑friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work.

Job

Position Title:

Technical Project Engineer – Mechanical
Company/

Employer:

Dal‑Tile Tennessee, LLC
Worksite

Location:

1665 Old Columbia Road, Dickson, TN 37055

• Diagnose issues in Breton systems or equipment using blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Troubleshoot and rebuild Breton calibrating, polishing, and Vibro-Press equipment.
• Fabricate and machine simple components and modify off‑the‑shelf parts for finished assemblies.
• Implement safety protocols in all tasks, ensuring that ergonomics and hazard elimination are prioritized.
• Monitor and assess product quality and process efficiency, taking corrective actions as needed to minimize waste and improve integrity.
• Assemble, maintain, test, repair, and troubleshoot existing products.
• Operate milling machines, lathes, band saws, and other machine shop tools.
• Construct prototypes and small‑run production systems.
• Identify and propose improvements for productivity and cost reduction within the work area, communicating with team members to implement solutions.
• Inform supervisor of operational status of equipment and notify of any problem areas.
• Follow Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and Standard Operating Procedures seeking continuous improvement in the process tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a directly related field of study and the following experience:
  • 5 years of experience in an Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) environment.
  • 5 years of experience working with quartz materials or quartz technologies.
  • 5 years of experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding Breton calibrating, polishing, and Vibro-Press equipment.
  • 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering principles, including design and analysis of mechanical systems; material selection and processing; thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; and manufacturing processes.
  • 2 years of experience in diagnosing issues in Breton systems or Breton equipment using blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Any suitable combination of education, training, and professional work experience is acceptable. Experience may be gained concurrently.
• In lieu of the above, the employer will accept the following:
  • 1.7 years of experience in an Engineering and Research & Development (R&D) environment.
  • 7 years of experience working with quartz materials or quartz technologies.
  • 7 years of experience in troubleshooting and rebuilding Breton calibrating, polishing, and Vibro-Press equipment.
  • 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering principles, including design and analysis of mechanical systems; material selection and processing; thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; and manufacturing processes.
  • 2 years of experience in diagnosing issues in Breton systems or Breton equipment using blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
• Any suitable combination of education, training, and professional work experience is acceptable. Experience may be gained concurrently.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Benefits include company match on 401(k), employee purchase discount, and tuition reimbursement.

Dal‑Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families – Thank you for your service! Active military, transitioning service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Information Technology
Industries:
Textile Manufacturing