Associate Mechanical Engineer

Fike-Corporation; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three Weeks PTO

Medical Plans with FSA & HSA

401(k) and Roth 401(k) Company Match

Profit Sharing Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Fike Corporation is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support the development of fire and explosion suppression systems. You will assist in designing components, running analyses, and preparing detailed drawings for new products.

You will perform experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing to ensure designs meet performance requirements. 0–2 years of experience and CAD skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Experience with CAD.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• 0-2 years post graduate experience.
• Preferred: Inventor 3-D design software experience.
• Background in fluid flow, thermodynamics, metallurgy, or stress analysis using finite element methods.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering design and analysis functions in response to product validation tests, failure analyses, and basic research.
• Confers with other engineers, Sales, Production and Quality to clarify or resolve problems.
• Performs laboratory experiments to determine necessary engineering parameters and discusses, analyzes, summarizes and publishes test results.
• Prepares product layouts, detailed drawings and schematics; performs project and system design.
• Uses computer aided engineering and design software to perform tasks and modifies designs as required.
• Coordinates with approval agencies to ensure compliance of new products with industry standards.
• Provides engineering and manufacturing support on new/existing products when problems arise.
• Interacts with customers to provide engineered solutions.

Skills

CAD

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

Inventor 3-D design software

Job description

Requisition ID3953-Posted08/28/2026-Engineering-Full-Time-Fike Corporation-United States-Missouri-Blue Springs

Job Summary:

Assists the Engineering organization in developing new systems and components for fire and explosion suppression and pressure relief industry in accordance with product requirements. Provides technical support to engineers, Operations, Sales and Marketing. Using established procedures, makes calculations to obtain necessary engineering parameters and conducts routine experiments and research to understand physical phenomena of our products. Relies upon more experienced co-workers for guidance in resolving challenging problems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs engineering design and analysis functions in response to specific product validation tests, failure analyses, and basic research.
• Confers with other engineers, Sales, Production and Quality to clarify or resolve problems.
• Performs laboratory experiments to determine necessary engineering parameters. Discusses, analyzes, summarizes and publishes test results. Uses test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. Evaluates test results for possible application to development of other uses.
• Prepares product or system layouts, detailed drawings and schematics. Performs project and system design.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Confers with other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
• May make recommendations to appropriate personnel on improvements to current production processes leading to increased efficiency.
• Coordinates activities with appropriate approval agencies to ensure compliance of new products with industry standards.
• Coordinates completion of all documents required to produce new products including the creation of assembly drawings, bills of materials, Fike business system item masters and any other documentation required.-
• Provides engineering and manufacturing support on new and/or existing products when problems arise with manufacturing or approval processes.
• May interact with customers to provide engineered solutions to their requirements and product problems.
• Provides support in calculations and application information.
• Studies ASME, ANSI, MIL, AISI, IFI, NACE, API, AWS and NFPA standards. Applies these standards as appropriate to new designs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, networking and participating in professional societies.
• Adheres to the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) policies and procedures related to NIST 800-171 and completes all required CUI Awareness training, which includes collection, processing/handling, transmission, storage, and general safeguarding practices.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Critical Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding. Analytical. Computer Applications. Design. Research. Project Management. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving.

Job Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline. Experience with CAD. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. 0 - 2 years post graduate experience.

Preferred: Preparing for the engineering-in-training certification. Experience with Inventor 3-D design software. Background in fluid flow, thermodynamics, metallurgy, or stress analysis using finite element methods.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $61,099 to $76,392 a year. May increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus ProgramEducation Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking

Fike isan Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.