Mechanical Engineer

Zekelman Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and drive operational efficiency. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and ensure high-quality output. You'll develop best practices and implement innovative solutions to improve safety and cost-effectiveness. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong analytical mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values integrity and innovation, and build a career that makes a difference in the world around us.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Employee Loyalty Awards

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on approach to problem solving and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and communicate complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop best practices to improve production rates and quality.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Access

Job description

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You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About Us

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of the places where we live, work, and play – all day, every day.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build, and what we build, builds the world around us—hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports, and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

As a Mechanical Engineer at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency by optimizing manufacturing processes, improving productivity, and ensuring high-quality output. This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

You will work closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop best practices, recommend facility and equipment improvements, and implement innovative solutions that drive continuous improvement. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is detail-oriented.

What You’ll Do

• Develops best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Ensures the effective implementation of process design practices to meet internal and customer needs, from inception to start-up and validation
• Establishes productive working relationships with manufacturing and maintenance personnel to foster the free flow of ideas
• Plans and implements project schedules in a timely and effective manner.
• Justifies, budgets, and tracks Capital Expenditure projects
• Assesses processes, takes measurements, and interprets complex data
• Creates and maintains process documentation and operating instructions
• Travels occasionally to other Zekelman Industries sites to assess equipment or participate in customer issue resolution
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
• Strong demonstrated mechanical aptitude with hands-on approach to problem solving
• Experience interpreting complex mechanical or electro-technical drawings
• Reports to Operations Manager while working with Maintenance to optimize equipment performance
• Strong ability to work within tight deadlines and operate productively with others
• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with shop floor personnel
• Proficiency with CAD/AutoCAD/Inventor
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and communicate complex information effectively
• Adaptable and composed under pressure, with a strong problem-solving mindset
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a safety-minded approach
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens/AB PLC programming highly desired
  
  

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Additional compensation may include:

Performance-based yearly merit increase

Profit-sharing bonus opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Zekelman Industries is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recruit, employ, train, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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