Mechanical Engineer II

Hunter Engineering Company; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Job summary

The Hunter Engineering Company is seeking an R&D Engineer II - Mechanical in Bridgeton, Missouri. You will design, develop, and test automotive components, ensuring they meet project specifications through thorough analysis and validation.

Your role involves leading smaller projects and collaborating with diverse teams. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and proficiency in CAD are essential for success in this position.

The company offers a profit-sharing plan, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement among other perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive, creative self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test new products for the Automotive Service Industry.
• Achieve reliable function through selection of parts and manufacturing processes.
• Validate concepts through analysis and testing.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Proficiency with CAD (Creo preferred)

Design experience with sheet metal

Design experience with weldments

Design experience with mechanisms

Design experience with machined parts

Knowledge of hydraulics

Understanding of vehicle suspension systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (Creo preferred)

Job description

As a R&D Engineer II - Mechanical, you will develop mechanical components and subsystems through the process of investigation, specification development, design, analysis, and testing.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and test new products for the Automotive Service Industry
• Achieve reliable function that satisfies project scope criteria through the selection of parts, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Validate concepts through analysis and testing including design of test fixtures and special instrumentation where necessary
• Design parts and assemblies consisting of sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, plastics, sensors, and electronics
• Collaborate with other functional groups to meet project deliverables
• Core contributor with the ability to lead smaller projects
• Occasional travel to manufacturing and customer sites required (<10%)
• Additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must be a proactive, creative self-starter, & proficient with CAD (Creo preferred).
• Preferred to have design experience with the following:
  • Sheet metal
  • Weldments
  • Mechanisms
  • Machined parts
  • Tooled components
  • Hydraulics
  • System integration
  • Structure analysis
  • Material Selection
  • Heat treatment
  • Patent experience
  • GD&T
• General knowledge of vehicles and their suspension systems is helpful.

What We Offer:

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center