Mechanical Engineer

Ksiedge; Sabetha (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Sabetha, United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer I to take responsibility for the mechanical design of seed handling conveyors and related equipment. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering role. Key responsibilities include designing products, implementing improvements, and leading testing efforts. This role may involve some travel and provides opportunities to work closely with various departments for manufacturing and support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred or at least 3 years in an engineering role.
• Familiarity with engineering principles and procedures.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Creo software.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical products for seed handling and treating.
• Implement improvements to maintain competitiveness.
• Lead testing/data collection for product enhancements.
• Coordinate with production on manufacturing processes.
• Communicate status updates with engineering manager.

Skills

Driven

Customer Focused

Detail Oriented

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

3 years in engineering related role

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Sabetha, United States | Posted on 12/10/2025

The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the mechanical design of seed handling conveyors, bulk systems and seed treating equipment.

• Design products to perform a prescribed function and meet customer expectations considering all aspects of design (function, safety, cost, reliability, serviceability, marketability, aesthetics)
• Primary product areas: seed handling conveyors, bulk systems, seed treating
• Design and implement improvements to existing products as required to maintain competitive edge
• Lead testing / data collection for new products / product improvements / as needed for customers or partners
• Assist in preparation and submission of patent disclosures, as needed
• Create drawings for projects / products that are assigned to you, but also be willing to support / assist team members by doing drawings outside your own project list.
• Follow KSi standards / protocols for doing and releasing drawings
• Work closely with purchasing department and vendors/manufacturers for quoting new parts
• Assign and create part numbers, BOM’s by following and staying within KSi defined protocol for new part creations
• Work closely with Production on initial manufacturing / assembly of any product
• Assist with manual creation of new products / maintenance of manuals for existing products by providing written content, drawings, etc.
• Work with internal sales and marketing team to provide information when requested (pictures, gen-dims, drawings)
• Handle change requests that are assigned to you in a timely manner and by following KSi protocol when working through these changes (change requests, ECN’s, drawing revs, etc.)
• Work closely with Production to handle any issue that arises throughout the production process
• Support KSi service team by providing timely support / responsiveness to any issue that arises, especially a product line that you are responsible for
• Be willing to work directly with end customer to troubleshoot an issue when the question or issue is beyond the expertise / experience of our service team
• Work through tasks that are assigned to you and communicate status changes / updates with engineering manager
• This role can involve some travel

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Driven
• Customer Focused
• Detail Oriented

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering field preferred or minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering related role
• Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures required
• Skill in both verbal and written communication
• Experience with AutoCad and Creo software preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems