Design Engineer 1

Smith & Loveless•Lenexa, KS

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is seeking a Design Engineer 1 to partner with their experienced engineering team in an environmentally focused industry. A Design Engineer 1 will work generally as part of a team effort under direct supervision by either the Design Engineering Manager or more experienced Design Engineers, with responsibility for single engineering tasks or small projects. Generally, this role works under close supervision of more experienced engineers and does not have complete project responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum BS Degree in Engineering discipline, preferred Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
0-3 years’ experience working in mechanical engineering design.
Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations.
Must be organized and motivated to meet deadlines, detail-oriented, and follow company standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Teams, OneNote and Planner.
Must be able to read and create engineering drawings.
Ability to visualize in 3D from 2-dimensional drawings; analytical skills to make structural, hydraulic, and other engineering calculations with or without the use of a computer.
Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering degree.
Preferred experience with making 3D CAD models and AutoCad mechanical drawings.
Preferred experience working with MathCAD, or other analytical engineering design software, or design experience in a related field.
With a strong knowledge of mills, lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding and general fabrication is preferred.
Be knowledgeable or be capable of being trained in 3D CAD, MathCAD, and other engineering software analysis program tools such as CFD and FEA.

Responsibilities

Complete engineer design tasks as assigned.
Assist and work at the direction of other Design Engineers with layout, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, tolerance stacking evaluation, and additive manufacturing for design projects and new products.
Conduct hands-on physical testing of new or existing products per the existing protocol or under the direction of other Design Engineers.
At the direction of other Design Engineers, make changes in existing products to improve function, reduce cost, and improve quality.
Update and write minor sections of O&M manuals, design manuals, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation.
Using engineering calculation software (such as MathCAD), make new structural, hydraulic, or other calculations from existing examples.
Support Production Engineering with design assistance on specific jobs.
Support Standard Engineering with design changes on existing products and drawings for new products, including creating new 3D models and drawings.
Assist Manufacturing, Quality Control, Field Service, Sales, Costing, and other departments with product issues.
Assist Sales with application issues and catalog specifications on new and existing products.
Manage less complex projects with appropriate scheduling.
Other duties as assigned by other Design Engineers at the direction of the Manager, Design Engineering.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options)
Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants)
Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents