Mechanical Engineer III

Kansas City National Security Campus•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer III is an experienced-level position responsible for performing and coordinating design, development, evaluation, analysis, and quality control functions on complex engineering projects. The role develops solutions to technical problems by applying advanced mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies. The engineer designs and develops products, processes, instruments, and equipment; assesses manufacturing and inspection operations; plans and conducts engineering tests; and evaluates designs for manufacturability. The role also works with design agencies and suppliers to resolve issues, recommends cost-effective improvements to products and processes, and provides project leadership and technical guidance. The position is based at the Kansas City National Security Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. Work may be remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and business needs, although this posting identifies the position as on-site. Travel is required up to 10%. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance if required. Employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited program in Engineering or Physics.
At least 4 years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Ability to work remotely, in a hybrid arrangement, or on-site as directed by management and business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy security clearance if required for the position.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated application of advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality-control techniques to complex engineering projects.
Experience working under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision-making.

Responsibilities

Design and/or develop products, processes, special instruments, and unique equipment to meet customer-order requirements.
Develop and assess production or inspection operations and sequences, equipment, tooling, gages, acceptance equipment, and processing methods for complex components and assemblies.
Estimate setup, operating, and flow times, as well as production and acceptance needs.
Plan and perform engineering testing and development programs.
Apply advanced statistical and scientific methods to address engineering and production problems and assure product manufacturability.
Assess designs for manufacturability to ensure they can be produced.
Interact with design agencies and suppliers to resolve design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
Prepare evaluation reports, analyze discrepancies, and recommend and initiate cost-effective improvements to products, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes.
Improve productivity and quality and reduce flow time.
Provide project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.