Chief Engineer

Greenfield Products, LLC
3920 Greenfield Dr
Union City, TN 38261, USA

The most complete lifting company in the world, Lanco represents four iconic, world‑class heavy equipment manufacturers, mobile crane dealerships across US and Canada, the largest parts and service network in North America, and factory‑authorized technician training. In this role, you will support Greenfield Products, LLC, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of material handling solutions including crane and rigging accessories, forklift attachments, and port & rail equipment.

Quality, through superior knowledge and professional experience, is the basis that we were built upon in 1991. By designing and engineering maintainable solutions that can integrate into daily operations without missing a beat, we provide our customers with reliable, safe, and efficient solutions. From the engineering department to the manufacturing floor, we are committed to providing a superior product and an unsurpassed customer experience.

In this role as a Chief Engineer, you will work within the engineering team, on projects based on new product, existing, and prototype designs developing new or improved products, processes, techniques, along with keeping modularity across product lines as it makes sense. You will ensure project designs are held up to the latest codes and standards. Focusing on machine performance, reliability, safety, and standardization across product lines through effective collaboration between internal and external customers.

Upholding the company’s mission, culture, and values ensuring compliance with our policies, procedures and in a collaborative working environment.

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new and existing products.
• Evaluate mechanical and structural systems for example but not limited to machine structures, winches/ gearboxes, motors, sheaves, drums, enclosures, and operator's cab.
• Evaluate the tolerance stack up for new or existing designs and recommending class fits for the application.
• Prepare component and system drawings (layouts, assemblies, installation drawings).
• Component and system drafting, properly annotating drawings with dimensions, surface finishes, welds (AWS D14.1 or D1.1), and tolerance fits for manufacturing and machine assemblies.
• Mentor other engineers by providing guidance, feedback, and support within the team and other supporting engineering teams.
• Perform and review engineering calculations to support the project design. Check drawings for completeness and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with all machine system development groups in engineering within the company and work with vendors and/or contractors.
• Participate in departmental meetings, provide technical specifications and reports, and communicate any updates, new ideas, changes, or issues.

• Ensure compliance in all safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures for a goal of zero incidents and injuries
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate individuals (both internal and external)
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all Company wide policies to eliminate and/or reduce exposure to liability
• Special projects or work as assigned

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Detailed oriented and able to follow customers’ specifications and apply industry codes and standards.
• Able to work in a structured 3‑D environment. 2‑D design a plus. Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Solid Works a plus.
• Strong knowledge in reviewing industry codes and standards compliance.
• Strong Mechanical design and the processes…