Senior Mechanical Engineer

MRI Global • Kansas City, MO

8h

About The Position

MRIGlobal has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Kansas City, MO. In this unique opportunity, the selected candidate will work with other engineering and technical disciplines in the design, prototyping, and testing of custom systems to meet customer requirements. Furthermore, the selected candidate will: Design a broad range of mechanical systems to support commercial and government projects. Develop and conduct experiments to analyze existing designs and products. Lead mechanical engineering design work on multidisciplinary teams with mechanical, electrical, chemical and systems engineers.Communicate with clients, project managers, and non-engineering technical staff to define project requirements and deliverables. Provide preliminary design concepts and technical input to commercial and government project proposals.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 9 years’ experience; advanced degrees/certifications can be used in lieu of experience
• Proficient with CAD software (e.g., SOLIDWORKS)
• Demonstrated knowledge in common fabrication equipment/techniques (e.g., Manual and CNC machining, Additive Manufacturing)
• Experience with prototyping and Design-For-Manufacturing principles
• Must be a US Citizen
• Current government security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work in a laboratory or field environment
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to learn new software systems
• Good documentation and organizational skills
• Available for periodic travel, estimated at 4-12 weeks per year
• Desire to work with other team members to solve complex multidisciplinary challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Motivated self-starter

Responsibilities

• Design a broad range of mechanical systems to support commercial and government projects
• Develop and conduct experiments to analyze existing designs and products
• Lead mechanical engineering design work on multidisciplinary teams with mechanical, electrical, chemical and systems engineers
• Communicate with clients, project managers, and non-engineering technical staff to define project requirements and deliverables
• Provide preliminary design concepts and technical input to commercial and government project proposals

What This Job Offers

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