Engineer II - Welding

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Industry leading 401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification & License

Mission driven culture

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to perform routine to moderately complex engineering tasks, applying math, physics and engineering methods to ensure cost-effective, reliable manufacturing and measurement processes. Responsibilities include design support, equipment definition for manufacture/inspection, and conducting tests and analyses to assure product quality while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

U.S.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.
• United States Citizenship or right to work.
• DOE security clearance eligibility may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and project management of products and processes under technical guidance.
• Define and acquire equipment to manufacture/inspect parts for quality.
• Develop test procedures and perform evaluations to ensure manufacturability.
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to resolve design and production issues.
• Prepare reports and recommend improvements to increase quality and reduce cycle time.

Skills

Engineering experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering or Physics

Tools

Quality design methods

Manufacturing/process optimization

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration. We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values. Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II role is a professional level position responsible for performing and analyzing routine to moderately complex engineering functions while applying mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies. These functions include quality control function designs, and specifications while achieving cost-effective and reliable manufacturing and measuring processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the design and/or project/process management of products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment under technical guidance Develops manufacturing and/or measuring methods which designate tooling, gages, acceptance equipment, and processing procedures.
• Defines and acquires equipment necessary to manufacture/inspect parts to assure products quality.
• Develops test procedures and performs routine to moderately complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work to assure product manufacturability.
• Interacts with partners, customers, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.

You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• United States Citizenship
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• Graduate Degree (Master's degree or PhD) in Welding, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering or other equivalent field from an ABET accredited program/university
• Undergraduate Degree in Welding, Welding Technology, Metallurgical or Materials Engineering from an ABET accredited program/university
• Relevant experience performing welding engineering or similar metal product processing; generally 2 or more years desired
• Research and development experience in welding processes and/or welding metallurgy
• Technical understanding of stainless‑steel welding metallurgy
• Experience using and developing weld procedures for EBW, LBW, GTAW, Resistance Welding, and/or Furnace Processes
• Strong desire to drive advancements in welding technology and processes
• Ability to quickly adapt to new processes and materials
• Demonstrated ability to create and edit complex engineering and process equipment software

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5364
• Category: Engineering
• Level of Experience: Experienced Professional
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: KS; MO
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: 800
• Department: E24