Intern, Product Support Team Mechanical Engineer

KB Signaling; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 42,705; Part time

Job summary

A leading signaling solutions provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern for their Product Support Team in Grain Valley, MO. The intern will tackle design and manufacturing issues with railroad switch machines and work on 3D models using tools like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Responsibilities include performing quality checks with CMM tools and collaborating with multi-site teams to enhance product safety and performance. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $31/hour, with travel to Warrensburg, MO as needed.

Qualifications

• Education in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to analyze problems and communicate solutions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Address design and manufacturing issues with switch machines.
• Create and improve 3D models for parts using CAD tools.
• Use CMM tools to ensure dimensional accuracy of parts.
• Analyze Engineering Change Requests and implement changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mechanical components.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering education

AutoCAD experience

SolidWorks experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

3D CAD tools

Job description

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high‑tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Intern – Product Support Team

Location: Grain Valley, MO

Travel Requirements: Travel to Warrensburg, MO (switch machine assembly location), as necessary to fulfill job duties.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team at KB Signaling as an Intern. The primary responsibilities will involve addressing design and manufacturing issues with switch machines, critical mechanical devices for railroad track switching. The role includes creating and improving 3D models for casted and machined parts, using Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) scanning tools to compare actual parts to models, and working with our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to analyze Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, multi‑site team environment, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and performance in our Switch Machine products.

Intern Opportunities

• Investigate and resolve design flaws, manufacturing defects, and performance issues in switch machines, including forensic analysis of failed components.
• Develop and refine 3D models for casted, machined, and assembled parts to enhance manufacturability and functionality using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Use Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) scanning tools to compare physical parts to 3D models, ensuring dimensional accuracy and identifying discrepancies for quality control and design improvements.
• Utilize the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to analyze Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), evaluate proposed changes, and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) to update designs, documentation, and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites to conduct simulations, stress analysis, and material selection for mechanical components.
• Create and maintain technical specifications for switch machine systems, ensuring compliance with railroad industry standards and safety regulations.
• Participate in design reviews and prototype testing to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Support manufacturing processes.

Required Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) education
• 2D and 3D CAD software experience (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred)
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi‑site, team environment.
• Willingness to travel to Warrensburg, MO, as necessary to fulfill job duties.

General

• Pay Rate: $31/hour (+ $1/hr if returning student)