Mechanical Engineer

Koch • Kansas City, MO

12d

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will develop and support mechanical solutions for the assembly, testing, and production of electronic products. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, product development, and operations teams to improve product designs and manufacturing processes, supporting quality, reliability, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement from concept through full-scale production.

You will join a collaborative Engineering team supporting advanced electronics assembly operations. Under the direction of the Principle Engineer, you will perform detailed design and drafting work for new and legacy products, support new product introductions, and help ensure designs are scalable for production. The position also contributes to process validation, continuous improvement, supplier collaboration, and operational excellence. You may train internal and external stakeholders on the company’s products and capabilities and should be willing to travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience supporting mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement in an electronics assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, mechanical assemblies, engineering drawings, and GD&T principles.
• Experience communicating and working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting electronic product manufacturing.
• Experience designing tooling, fixtures, or automated assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with PCB assemblies, connectors, or cable assemblies.
• Experience with continuous improvement, failure effects, mechanical simulation tools, process validation, root cause analysis, and related methodologies.
• Six Sigma certification, knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, or experience leading cost, quality, or productivity improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of ERP or product lifecycle management systems.
• Understanding of export control, fair trade, and anti-bribery/corruption law.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design and drafting functions for new and legacy products under the direction of the Principle Engineer.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and ensure designs are scalable for production.
• Develop and implement mechanical solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
• Evaluate manufacturing challenges and develop solutions to improve reliability, throughput, and customer satisfaction.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D assembly and component drawings using company CAD systems, typically SolidWorks, and follow drawing change procedures and KPIs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives involving assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment performance.
• Support product and process validation to ensure compliance with quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize component designs, manufacturing methods, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Contribute technical expertise to design reviews, problem-solving efforts, and strategic engineering initiatives.
• Promote safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Train internal and external stakeholders on products and capabilities.
• Travel up to 10%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, ADD, and disability benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance, depending on eligibility and geographic region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level