Mechanical Design Engineer (Salina, KS)

Vortex® - Solids & Bulk Handling Components; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Voluntary disability, cancer, life and dental coverage offered

On-site exercise room

Wellness Program

Paid vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

A renowned engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Salina, KS. The ideal candidate will apply engineering principles to evaluate designs and perform design calculations. Responsibilities include reviewing valves and accessories, managing workflows, and effectively communicating with departments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 5 years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. The position offers full-time hours and various benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to evaluate designs and determine critical components.
• Perform necessary design engineering calculations to meet product specifications.
• Review valve, accessories, and application to ensure compatibility.
• Determine best course of action to complete orders.
• Prioritize workload to ensure timely delivery of parts and information.
• Understand standard drafting practices.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Provide assistance through troubleshooting via communication and onsite visits.
• Manage multiple product lines from a technical perspective.

Skills

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Verbal communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer (Vortex® – Solids & Bulk Handling Components)

Base pay range: $62,000.00/yr – $78,000.00/yr

Location & Employment: This is not a remote work-from-home opportunity; you must be located within 30 minutes of Salina, KS. Vortex does not sponsor employment visas; work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment.

Apply engineering principles to evaluate designs and determine critical components. Perform necessary design engineering calculations to meet product specifications and ensure proper product function and reliability.

• Review valve, accessories, and application to ensure compatibility
• Determine best course of action to complete orders
• Prioritize workload to ensure timely delivery of parts and information, utilizing other personnel to complete tasks efficiently
• Understand standard drafting practices
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and ability to apply them to the structure of bills of materials
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including interaction with the sales and manufacturing departments and development of technical documents (instruction manuals, technical bulletins, etc.)
• Provide assistance in the form of troubleshoots via communication and onsite visits
• Possess ability to manage multiple product lines from a technical perspective

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. Five years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and basic electrical knowledge. Good verbal communication skills, problem‑solving ability, interpersonal skills, and the ability to complete tasks with limited supervision.

This position is a full‑time, non‑remote role at 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Voluntary disability, cancer, life and dental coverage offered
• On‑site exercise room
• Wellness Program
• Paid vacation and holiday pay

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