Design Engineer I: Shape Innovative Water Solutions

Smith & Loveless; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic

Discretionary 401(k) Match

Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus

Employer-paid Benefits: life & long‑/短

Job summary

Smith & Loveless seeks a Design Engineer 1 to join our engineering team in Lenexa, KS. You will perform layout tasks, create 3D models and 2D drawings, and participate in tolerance stacking and additive manufacturing for new products.

You’ll conduct physical testing, refine designs for cost and quality, and contribute to manuals and specifications. The role requires math-driven analysis, CAD proficiency, and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree in Engineering discipline, preferred Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-3 years’ experience working in mechanical engineering design. Preferred experience with making 3D CAD models and AutoCad mechanical drawings, MathCAD, or other analytical engineering design software, or design experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations.
• With a strong knowledge of mills, lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding and general fabrication is preferred.
• Must be organized and motivated to meet deadlines, detail oriented, and follow company standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Teams, OneNote and Planner.
• Must be able to read and create engineering drawings.
• Ability to visualize in 3D from 2-dimensional drawings; analytical skills to make structural, hydraulic, and other engineering calculations with or without the use of a computer.
• Be knowledgeable or be capable of being trained in 3D CAD, MathCAD, and other engineering software analysis program tools such as CFD and FEA.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineer design tasks as assigned. Assist and work at the direction of other Design Engineers with layout, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, tolerance stacking evaluation, and additive manufacturing for design projects and new products.
• Conduct hands on physical testing of new or existing products per the existing protocol or under the direction of other Design Engineers
• At the direction of other Design Engineers make changes in existing products to improve the function, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Update and write minor sections of O&M manuals, design manuals, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Using engineering calculation software sufficing such as MathCAD make new structural, hydraulic, or other calculations from existing examples.
• Support Production Engineering with design assistance on specific jobs.
• Support Standard Engineering with design changes on existing products and drawings for new products including creating new 3D models and drawings.
• Assist Manufacturing, Quality Control, Field Service, Sales, Costing, and other departments with product issues.
• Assist Sales with application issues and catalog specifications on new and existing products.
• Manage less complex projects with appropriate scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned by other Design Engineers at the direction of the Manager, Design Engineering

Skills

3D CAD modelling

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Mechanical design

Reading drawings

MS Office

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

CFD/FEA

Job description

Smith & Loveless seeks a Design Engineer 1 to join our engineering team in Lenexa, KS. You will perform layout tasks, create 3D models and 2D drawings, and participate in tolerance stacking and additive manufacturing for new products.

You’ll conduct physical testing, refine designs for cost and quality, and contribute to manuals and specifications. The role requires math-driven analysis, CAD proficiency, and collaboration across departments.