Mechanical Engineer

Actalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for a permanent onsite role in Kansas City, MO. You will design mechanical/electromechanical components, maintain full-product context, and collaborate with Production, Materials, Field Services, and R&D to drive buildable, robust designs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 2–5 years in a manufacturing or product-development environment.

Qualifications

• Designs and develops mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies using 3D and 2D CAD tools, applying sound engineering judgment consistent with the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Develops and maintains a working understanding of how assigned components and assemblies fit into the complete product, and designs with that full-product context in mind.
• Prepares detailed technical drawings, models, product definition drawings, and BOM content that are genuinely buildable and support accurate production and assembly.
• Applies engineering fundamentals - mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and basic heat transfer - to component and assembly design.
• Participates in feasibility studies, design reviews, and testing to validate design concepts and confirm that designs meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Owns root-cause investigation of mechanical issues identified in production or the field for assigned designs, escalating to the Lead Mechanical Engineer when broader design authority is required.
• Maintains accurate revision history and documentation for assigned drawings and BOMs.
• Prepares technical reports summarizing test results, design updates, and performance data.
• Ensures assigned work complies with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies using 3D and 2D CAD tools, applying sound engineering judgment consistent with the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Develops and maintains a working understanding of how assigned components and assemblies fit into the complete product, and designs with that full-product context in mind.
• Prepares detailed technical drawings, models, product definition drawings, and BOM content that are genuinely buildable and support accurate production and assembly.
• Applies engineering fundamentals - mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and basic heat transfer - to component and assembly design.
• Participates in feasibility studies, design reviews, and testing to validate design concepts and confirm that designs meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Actively interfaces with Production, Materials, Field Services, and R&D - including time spent on the production floor and, when necessary, at job sites - to understand build, supply, and field conditions firsthand and apply that insight to design decisions.
• Owns root-cause investigation of mechanical issues identified in production or the field for assigned designs, escalating to the Lead Mechanical Engineer when broader design authority is required.
• Maintains accurate revision history and documentation for assigned drawings and BOMs.
• Prepares technical reports summarizing test results, design updates, and performance data.
• Ensures assigned work complies with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

ASME Y14.5

GD&T

Geometric Dimensioning

Geometric Tolerancing

Mechanical Eng

Autodesk

Inventor

3D Design

2D Design

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Design

Mechanical Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

The Mechanical Engineer II designs and develops mechanical and electromechanical components and systems for company products, working under the technical direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer. This position is expected to develop and maintain a genuine working understanding of the complete product - not just assigned components in isolation - and to own the responsibility of designing components and assemblies that are truly buildable and that meet the needs of internal and external customers. The Mechanical Engineer II actively interfaces with Production, Materials, Field Services, R&D, and other departments to understand build, supply, and field conditions firsthand, and applies that understanding directly to design decisions rather than working from a purely supportive or hand-off role. This position reports to the Lead Mechanical Engineer.

Skills

ASME Y14.5, GD&T, geometric dimensioning, geometric tolerancing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, Mechanical engineering, autodesk, inventor, 3D design, 2D design, solidworks, autocad, Design, Mechanical design

Top Skills Details

ASME Y14.5,GD&T,geometric dimensioning,geometric tolerancing,geometric dimensioning and tolerancing,Mechanical engineering,autodesk,inventor,3D design,2D design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Designs and develops mechanical and electromechanical components and assemblies using 3D and 2D CAD tools, applying sound engineering judgment consistent with the direction of the Lead Mechanical Engineer.
• Develops and maintains a working understanding of how assigned components and assemblies fit into the complete product, and designs with that full-product context in mind.
• Prepares detailed technical drawings, models, product definition drawings, and BOM content that are genuinely buildable and support accurate production and assembly.
• Applies engineering fundamentals - mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, and basic heat transfer - to component and assembly design.
• Participates in feasibility studies, design reviews, and testing to validate design concepts and confirm that designs meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Actively interfaces with Production, Materials, Field Services, and R&D - including time spent on the production floor and, when necessary, at job sites - to understand build, supply, and field conditions firsthand and apply that insight to design decisions.
• Owns root-cause investigation of mechanical issues identified in production or the field for assigned designs, escalating to the Lead Mechanical Engineer when broader design authority is required.
• Maintains accurate revision history and documentation for assigned drawings and BOMs.
• Prepares technical reports summarizing test results, design updates, and performance data.
• Ensures assigned work complies with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of Mechanical Engineering experience; manufacturing or product-development environment preferred

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Provides basic health and retirement offerings, though specific official benefit packages are limited for this small, privately held alternative energy company.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.