Engineer Jobs in Knox County, TN

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3mo ago

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

MasterCraft Boat Company Knox County, TN

Knox County, TN

3mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 7, 2026).

Job Description

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?

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