Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer — Manufacturing (Confidential Company)

A growth-oriented manufacturing company in the Kansas City area is seeking a hands‑on Mechanical Engineer to support production, improve processes, and help sustain highly engineered equipment used in laboratory and industrial environments. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the work, solving problems on the floor, and collaborating across teams.

You’ll partner with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain while helping to improve product reliability, documentation, and overall manufacturing performance.

What You’ll Do

Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to manufacturing operations

Troubleshoot mechanical and assembly issues on the production floor

Update and optimize drawings, BOMs, and work instructions

Design fixtures, jigs, and tools to improve efficiency and repeatability

Support product changes and improvements in coordination with global engineering resources

Analyze production data and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Participate in testing, validation, and root‑cause problem solving

Promote safety, lean, and 5S best practices throughout the facility

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

2–5 years in a manufacturing or product engineering role

Strong mechanical fundamentals and understanding of manufacturing processes

Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Experience creating technical documentation and engineering change processes

Comfortable working on the production floor and troubleshooting issues real‑time

Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

Nice to Have

Background with sheet metal, plastics, airflow, or light electronics integration

Knowledge of lean / 5S and continuous improvement tools

What’s Offered

PTO and holidays

Training and development opportunities

A collaborative environment where your work directly improves workplace safety

Seniority level : Mid‑Senior level

Employment type : Full‑time

Industry : Manufacturing

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