Mechanical Engineer

SMITH & LOVELESS • Lenexa, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.” We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry. A Mechanical Engineer at Smith and Loveless will design, develop and test company related products while working closely with other designers, drafters, engineers, production and other cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD (Inventor, AutoCAD) and basic knowledge of MathCAD, Ansys or other FEA software, fluid dynamics and/or structural design considering wind and seismic conditions a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.
• Proficiency with CNC/Manual mills & lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding, drill presses, hand tools and other shop tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of mills, lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding and general fabrication is preferred. 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test mechanical systems, using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D. Additive Manufacturing and hands on approaches.
• Develop detailed technical 3D models/drawings and specifications using CAD software.
• Conduct FEA simulations, hands-on prototyping, tolerance stacking evaluation, and engineering production trials to validate design performance
• Lead Projects, testing, failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives for production efficiency and product reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control and other cross-functional teams to produce models, drawings, and company products.
• Support Manufacturing and quality control on manufacturing and quality control issues
• Manage projects in company project management system.
• Manage workload effectively to handle multiple projects within a specified time frame.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager, Design Engineering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees