Senior Structural Engineer - 3+ Yrs. Exp. Req.

MasterCraft Boat Company is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead advanced structural analysis for its marine designs. This onsite role in Knox County, Tennessee, centers on building high-fidelity finite element models, defining realistic marine load scenarios, and validating predictions against test data, while collaborating with design, development, and manufacturing to translate insights into production-ready structures.

Overview

The Senior Structural Engineer conducts detailed structural analysis and validation of marine structures using finite element methods. The role involves developing high-fidelity models, establishing realistic marine load cases, and correlating analytical predictions with physical test data to support production designs in partnership with design, development, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Build, run, and interpret finite element analyses using Siemens Simcenter (NX Nastran / Simcenter 3D) and FEMAP
• Analyze the structural integrity of marine systems
• Perform static, fatigue, modal, vibration, and transient analyses to inform design decisions
• Carry out first-principles structural analysis to verify FEA results
• Define and apply realistic marine load cases
• Evaluate durability and fatigue life under normal and extreme operating conditions
• Correlate analytical predictions with physical testing, instrumentation data, field usage, and warranty feedback
• Support test planning, instrumentation strategies, and model refinement based on test results
• Collaborate with design engineers to influence structural architecture early in development
• Support design reviews with clear, data-driven recommendations
• Define improved analysis methods
• Produce concise analysis reports documenting assumptions, methods, results, and conclusions
• Communicate complex structural behavior in practical, actionable terms to cross-functional teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
• 3+ years of analysis experience in marine, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Simcenter / NX Nastran
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and finite element fundamentals
• Experience correlating analysis results with physical test data

Technologies

• Siemens Simcenter
• NX Nastran
• Simcenter 3D
• FEMAP

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Knox County, TN (onsite)

Work Location

On the road

Application Question

• This job is located Vonore, TN, 37885. Can you easily commute to this location?