R+D Mechanical Engineer III

Midmark Corporation•Kansas City, KS

20d

About The Position

The R+D Mechanical Engineer III leads complex mechanical engineering projects and provides expert guidance on mechanical systems. The role oversees advanced design, analysis, and problem-solving, applying standard engineering techniques and procedures. Work may include using CAD software and other design and modeling tools to create or improve parts and products, as well as testing mechanical components and equipment to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. The position works under minimal supervision. The engineer leads the design and analysis of intricate systems, components, and equipment; independently resolves complex challenges, including those requiring innovative solutions; and plans, implements, and optimizes solutions. The role leads design and development for medium-sized projects, applies and advances engineering methods and tools, and leads Six Sigma efforts and continuous process improvement. It also contributes technical leadership, guides team members, anticipates and prevents issues, and collaborates with tooling engineers and designers on tooling and molds. Secondary duties include mentoring junior engineers or technicians and researching developments in mechanical engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
Proficiency in designing complex systems and identifying new technological opportunities.
Ability to generate detailed, high-quality technical documentation.
Ability to lead investigations into the root causes of defects and issues.
Ability to analyze existing processes and lead process improvement efforts.
Ability to conduct design reviews to ensure adherence to standards and best practices.
Ability to analyze and assess complex technical risks associated with projects.
Ability to set up, run, and analyze static FEA for components and assemblies.
Ability to design and measure system motion using kinematic quantities such as position, velocity, and acceleration.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk management and ability to apply it at a system level.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided, and individuals who need current or future sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and analysis of intricate mechanical systems, components, and equipment.
Identify and solve complex mechanical engineering challenges, including those requiring novel and innovative solutions.
Apply advanced tools and methods to solve complex problems and contribute to troubleshooting.
Plan, implement, and optimize complex solutions; lead design and development of medium-sized projects.
Apply domain expertise to the application and advancement of engineering methods and tools.
Lead the application of Six Sigma techniques and drive continuous process improvement.
Lead or participate in process redesign, define KPIs, and lead change management.
Contribute to the team with technical leadership, guidance, and anticipation and prevention of issues.
Collaborate with tooling engineers and designers to create effective tooling and molds.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers or technicians on projects.
Research the latest developments and trends in mechanical engineering.
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Level I and Level II engineers.