Associate Mechanical Engineer

Fike•Blue Springs, MO

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About The Position

Fike Corporation is hiring an Associate Mechanical Engineer to assist its Engineering organization in developing new systems and components for the fire and explosion suppression and pressure relief industries in accordance with product requirements. The role provides technical support to engineers, Operations, Sales, and Marketing. Using established procedures, the engineer performs calculations to obtain engineering parameters and conducts routine experiments and research to understand product behavior, relying on more experienced coworkers for guidance on challenging problems. The position performs design and analysis, laboratory testing, research, documentation, and project support for new and existing products. It also helps ensure products comply with applicable industry standards and supports manufacturing, approval processes, and customers when needed. The role requires adherence to Fike’s Controlled Unclassified Information policies and procedures, maintenance of confidentiality, and regular, consistent attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience with CAD.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
0–2 years of post-graduate experience.

Nice To Haves

Preparing for the engineering-in-training certification.
Experience with Inventor 3-D design software.
Background in fluid flow, thermodynamics, metallurgy, or stress analysis using finite element methods.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering design and analysis in response to product validation tests, failure analyses, and basic research.
Confer with engineers, Sales, Production, and Quality to clarify or resolve problems.
Conduct laboratory experiments to determine engineering parameters; analyze, summarize, and publish test results.
Use test data and reports to assess whether designs meet functional and performance specifications and evaluate results for potential application to other products or uses.
Prepare product or system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics, and perform project and system design.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to complete engineering and design tasks.
Coordinate with engineering personnel and prepare design modifications as needed.
Make recommendations for improvements to production processes that may increase efficiency.
Coordinate with approval agencies to ensure new products comply with industry standards.
Complete documentation needed to produce new products, including assembly drawings, bills of materials, Fike business system item masters, and other required documents.
Provide engineering and manufacturing support for new or existing products when manufacturing or approval-process problems arise.
Interact with customers as needed to provide engineered solutions to their requirements and product problems; provide calculation and application information.
Study and apply relevant ASME, ANSI, MIL, AISI, IFI, NACE, API, AWS, and NFPA standards to new designs.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, seminars, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.
Follow Controlled Unclassified Information policies and procedures related to NIST 800-171, complete required CUI Awareness training, and maintain confidentiality of information processed.
Perform related duties as assigned and maintain regular, consistent attendance.

Benefits

Three weeks of paid time off, prorated during the first year, and paid holidays.
Medical plans with FSA and HSA options, vision insurance, and dental insurance.
Paid life and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with company match; fully vested on day one.
Profit-sharing bonus program.
Education reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
On-site fitness center and wellness program.
Reimbursement for safety shoes and glasses.
Service awards and recognition program.
Company picnic, quarterly events, and holiday lunch.
Free coffee and tea, lunch utensils, lunch room mini-mart, and free parking.