Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will report directly to the Mechanical Engineering Manager or Chief Engineer, and be assigned to specific projects. You will collaborate with the Project Manager to form a cohesive team to ensure the project's budget and scope are maintained, and develop and maintain the project's schedule. You will be fully responsible for the project's design and interfacing, ensuring that the engineering team provides clear and precise fabrication detail drawings and installation layouts based on the project scope, specifications, and estimates.

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical equipment based on project scope, specifications, and estimates.
• Instruct the engineering team in incorporating standards and specifications into drawings, including customer, local, state, and national codes and safety regulations.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with electrical and controls requirements for the mechanical design.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors for the purchase and fabrication of mechanical components.
• Coordinate job tasks, schedules, and functions assigned to engineer staff working on the project.
• Conduct and document design and safety reviews associated with the project as they pertain to the project scope and specifications.
• Check drawings for thoroughness and accuracy, including self-checking one's own drawings.
• Present information and reports to the client.

Essential Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• 5+ years of machine design experience within Inventor
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Project Management experience from cradle to grave
• Ability to transition into a design role if light on Project Management

Work Environment:

The work environment is characterized by a nice facility with many engineers on site with varying levels of experience, providing a great opportunity to grow and learn with a team. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, fostering independent and self-starting individuals who can work without micromanagement. Employees are expected to adapt to high-stress situations and effectively communicate during these times. The engineering team consists of about 20-25 people, fluctuating based on business needs. Dress code includes dress slacks and a polo in-house, and steel toes, jeans, and a polo when on-site.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of KANSAS CITY, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) - 120 days per year

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in KANSAS CITY, MO.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.