Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer

Qnity; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer to design and analyze metal components and drive manufacturable solutions for key customers. You will create 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or Creo, run FEA with Abaqus or similar, and collaborate with sales and manufacturing to meet performance targets and DFMEA requirements.

The role is hybrid, on-site three days per week, and requires extensive mechanical design experience and a bachelor's degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field.
• Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred.
• 5+ years of experience around precision metals, board-level shields, and EMI solutions
• 8+ years of design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze metal components for manufacturability and performance.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks or Creo.
• Perform FEA using Abaqus or similar multiphysics tools.
• Lead design-for-manufacturability assessments and DFMEA inputs.
• Collaborate with sales, manufacturing, and customers to meet targets and timelines.
• Support production in resolving manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite element analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Abaqus

HFSS

COMSOL

Job description

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity, we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Role Overview

The Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer is responsible for, but not limited to, design and manufacturing-related functions required by key strategic business unit account customers. This individual will work synergistically with Qnity's sales and manufacturing to achieve all customer design targets and goals.

This is a hybrid position requiring the selected candidate to work on-site three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Work with internal and external engineers and/or customer service to develop customer-specific designs that are both the best technical solution and optimized for manufacturability
• Analyze designs utilizing Abaqus CAE finite element analysis (FEA) or Ansys Forming, and internally developed tools, to provide analysis packages containing key data points needed to evaluate the effectiveness in the customer application
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings of Laird products using SolidWorks or CREO 3D CAD
• Create and control item data in the Aras database
• Lead new item release activities, ensuring item design requirements meet manufacturing capabilities to fit customer-specific performance needs, board layout, and components
• Act as subject matter expert for metals designs and manufacturability, supporting customer design for manufacturability (DFM) assessments and operations design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA)
• Report production release (NIP) and design metrics
• Support production in troubleshooting manufacturing challenges or issues
• Proficient at learning new systems and sharing knowledge to ensure best practices and efficiencies

Requirements

• Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with solid-modeling software, preferable CREO or Solidworks, and/or mechanical/electrical or multiphysics software such as Abaqus, HFSS, or COMSOL
• Understanding of Finite Element Analysis or Finite Difference numerical modeling techniques, preferably with a history of analyzing boundary value problems and results
• Understanding of the cross-functional relationships between intercompany groups and the various expertises required to take a product through development to production
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability/experience being an extension of OEM design teams from the system to component level
• Extensive mechanical design experience
• Ability/experience understanding electronic system architecture at least at the block diagram level
• Experience proactively engaging customers, organizing intercompany meetings, and maintaining business relationships across commercial and technical functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or technical field.
• Experience/knowledge in manufacturing processes preferred.
• 5+ years of experience around precision metals, board-level shields, and EMI solutions
• 8+ years of design experience.

Why this role?

• Design from concept to reality – Partner with Field Application Engineers and customers to develop custom metal components and innovative solutions, often starting with limited requirements or initial design inputs.
• Solve complex engineering challenges – Apply your expertise in sheet metal design, 3D modeling, and CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo to create products that meet customer performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Expand your technical capabilities – Gain hands‑on experience with engineering analysis, simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA) tools used to evaluate product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Make a direct customer impact – Work on custom development projects that help customers solve real-world challenges, collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams from concept through production.

• Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.

Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.