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Senior Research and Development Engineer – Fasteners, Tools, and Mechanical Anchors

Gallatin, TN💼 Full-time💰 $84,400–$84,400🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the design and development of innovative fastener installation tools and structural fasteners from concept through validation for the construction industry.

Role type

Senior Research and Development Engineer (Mechanical Design)

Builds

Fastener installation tools and structural fasteners for the construction industry

Domain

Construction / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Mechanical design principles, structural mechanics, materials behavior, FEA and simulation, experimental design, statistical analysis, intellectual property development, patent filings, CAD modeling (Inventor), 3D printing, prototyping, proof testing, technical documentation

Preferred skills

Vendor coordination, manufacturing and quality control problem solving, product commercialization, team leadership, mentoring engineers

Technologies

Inventor, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Copilot, Aras, Planview

Responsibilities

Analyze project requirements and translate them into product features; optimize designs using CAD, FEA, 3D printing, and prototyping; coordinate with vendors, tooling, manufacturing, and quality departments; design and execute building code-based test programs; prepare technical documentation, design reviews, and IP materials; provide technical support for manufacturing challenges

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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