Mechanical Engineer

Kelly Services; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II for an onsite, open-ended contract in St. Louis, MO. The role focuses on mechanical design for ophthalmic surgery devices, from concept to release, with potential for permanent placement.

Requires a BS in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments. Strong CAD, drawings, tolerance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• BS (Mechanical, Biomedical) with minimum 3 years in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace or regulated GMP/FDA environments.
• Experience translating concepts into manufacturable designs and drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and lead small accessory development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design from concept through product release for ophthalmic surgery devices.
• Interpret and create engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documents.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve design issues and improve reliability.

Skills

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Engineering Drawings

Pneumatic Systems

Fluidic Systems

Tolerance Analysis

Instrumentation & Test Equipment

MS Office

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

ERP Systems

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer II

St. Louis-MO- Onsite

Open Ended Contract- Potential for Permanent

Role

The Mechanical Design Engineer II, R&D is expected to be a key individual contributor of mechanical design expertise for R&D projects in a medical device company. The R&D Mechanical Design Engineer II applies a broad knowledge of engineering principles to design new products for ophthalmic surgery. The individual provides comprehensive product development services from conceptual design to product release. The individual may also approve modifications to existing designs, assesses acceptability of non-conforming parts, and troubleshoots product complaints in a team setting. Mechanical Design Engineer II may further provide project coordination and leadership for select accessory development activities

Required Experience

BS (Mechanical, Biomedical) with Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Aerospace OR Regulated Environment (GMP, FDA)

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to create mechanical designs using Solid Works, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent software.
• Ability to interpret and create engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and other engineering or manufacturing documentation.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, devices, and materials including pneumatic systems, fluidic management systems, and/or delivery systems.
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Expertise in mechanical design and tolerance analysis.
• Expertise with instrumentation and test equipment/software.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office tools, analytical tools, project management tools, ERP systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting‑edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short‑term projects or are looking for a long‑term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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