Mechanical Design Engineer

Axion Recruitment; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Axion Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading food equipment manufacturer in Kansas City, MO. You will lead complex machine design and product development projects, collaborating with global engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of design experience, with SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge. Experience with packaging systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
• Experience with food equipment or packaging machinery preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of industrial food machinery and equipment.
• Manage multiple engineering projects from concept through delivery.
• Collaborate with Controls, Electrical, Manufacturing and external vendors.
• Conduct engineering analyses including DFMEA and design evaluations.
• Build and test prototypes to validate design requirements.
• Create manufacturing drawings, equipment layouts and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support for equipment modifications and troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior engineers and review engineering drawings.
• Drive continuous improvement and advancement of core technologies.
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality and customer requirements.

Job description

We\'re recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leading food equipment manufacturer in Kansas City, MO.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead complex machine design and product development projects, working on innovative food processing and packaging equipment while collaborating with global engineering teams.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead the design and development of industrial food machinery and equipment
• Manage multiple engineering projects from concept through delivery
• Collaborate with Controls, Electrical, Manufacturing and external vendors
• Conduct engineering analyses including DFMEA and design evaluations
• Build and test prototypes to validate design requirements
• Create manufacturing drawings, equipment layouts and technical documentation
• Provide technical support for equipment modifications and troubleshooting
• Mentor junior engineers and review engineering drawings
• Drive continuous improvement and advancement of core technologies
• Ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality and customer requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years\' Mechanical Design Engineering experience
• Food equipment, packaging machinery or processing equipment experience preferred
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
• Experience creating manufacturing drawings and applying GD&T principles
• Experience with package forming, sealing, cutting or related packaging systems preferred
• Strong project management and communication skills

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Axion Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.