Mechanical Engineer II

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer II role is a professional level position responsible for performing and analyzing routine to moderately complex engineering functions while applying mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies. These functions include quality control function designs, and specifications while achieving cost-effective and reliable manufacturing and measuring processes. The E21 Department is looking for a Machining Process Engineer who will serve as the technical bridge between design, production, and the shop floor. You will partner daily with machinists to diagnose and resolve complex machining challenges, drive continuous process improvements, and provide hands‑on support for manufacturing of precision components. Unlike many engineering roles that are desk‑bound, you’ll spend over 50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, directly influencing product quality and throughput. You will work with design, quality, and supply‑chain teams, expanding your skill set beyond traditional machining. You will have access to operating state‑of‑the‑art CNC equipment, rapid‑prototyping tools, and a culture that rewards process breakthroughs.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
2+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
United States Citizenship
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Machining Fundamentals: turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and CNC programming
Interest in hands-on defect evaluation, disposition, and resolution of high‑precision components
Experience with data evaluation and statistical analysis tools (Minitab, Excel, Optimus)
Strong interpersonal skills to convey technical concepts clearly to both shop‑floor personnel and engineering leadership.
Ability to interpret technical drawings: familiarity with GD&T
Ability to design & optimize custom fixturing and tooling for complex geometries and document improvements and innovations to processes

Responsibilities

Assists in the design and/or project/process management of products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment under technical guidance
Develops manufacturing and/or measuring methods which designate tooling, gages, acceptance equipment, and processing procedures.
Defines and acquires equipment necessary to manufacture/inspect parts to assure products quality.
Develops test procedures and performs routine to moderately complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work to assure product manufacturability.
Interacts with partners, customers, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.
Diagnose and resolve complex machining challenges.
Drive continuous process improvements.
Provide hands‑on support for manufacturing of precision components.