Machine Design Engineer

Title: Machine Design Engineer
Location: Independence, MO

Salary: $116,900 - $152,600
Schedule: 980 Schedule


Focus: We are seeking a skilled Machine Design Engineer to assist with keeping machines up and running as well as developing and improving machinery and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in conceptualizing, designing, prototyping, and refining machines for high- volume manufacturing or industrial applications.

Machine Design Engineer Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and optimizeMachine & Tooling designs and drafting using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo) while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Design precision tooling and machine mechanisms for automation from conception through implementation phase of a project.
• Conduct FEA simulations, hands-on prototyping, tolerance stacking evaluation through GD&T methods for precision tooling, and engineering production trials to validate design performance and trouble shoot issues prior to entering high-speed manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, drafting, tool & die machine shops, and cross-functional teams to meet project requirements and improve existing products.
• Apply machine design engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing engineering processes to create cost-effective and efficient designs to specific timelines. standards.
• Maintain a high level of technical documentation and detailed 2D drafting to ASME standards, analyze data and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

Machine Design Engineer Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree* in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in design engineering and a strong understanding of GD&T drafting; Certifications in ASME GD&T are preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD software (, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo) and simulation tools (DEFORM); CAD certifications are preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design automation, mechanics of materials, GD&T tolerance stacking, precision tool & die design, metal forming, and design for manufacturing engineering processes; Understanding of transfer press machinery and form tooling is preferred.
• Ability to perform a high-level of critical thinking and technical problem-solving analysis, feasibility studies, engineering trials, detailed engineering price estimates, and calculated risk assessments.

Location-Specific Requirements:

• Must possess a valid US driver’s license.

• This position requires successful vetting as an Employee Possessor in accordance with Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

• This position requires access to ITAR controlled technical data, and as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate's ability to access ITAR controlled technical data pursuant to an export license approved by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, if required.

• This position requires successful vetting for unescorted access in accordance with Army and Department of Defense access policies.

• The US Government does not allow non-US citizens on-site at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. Therefore, to be considered in the hiring process, the candidate must be a US citizen.

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.