Mechanical Engineer II

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City National Security Campus is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to perform and analyze routine to moderately complex engineering tasks, applying mathematical and physical science approaches to design, quality control, and manufacturing processes. The role involves developing methods, designing tooling, and ensuring reliable production with cost-effective practices.

Responsibilities include assisting in project management, defining equipment needs, conducting testing and evaluations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.
• United States Citizenship.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required, a U.S. DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and/or project/process management of products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment under technical guidance. Develops manufacturing and/or measuring methods which designate tooling, gages, acceptance equipment, and processing procedures.
• Defines and acquires equipment necessary to manufacture/inspect parts to assure products quality.
• Develops test procedures and performs routine to moderately complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work to assure product manufacturability.
• Interacts with partners, customers, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.

Skills

Quality control concepts

Manufacturing process knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering or Physics

Tools

MatLab

LabView

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer II role is a professional level position responsible for performing and analyzing routine to moderately complex engineering functions while applying mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies. These functions include quality control function designs, and specifications while achieving cost-effective and reliable manufacturing and measuring processes.

The Mechanical Engineer II role is a professional level position responsible for performing and analyzing routine to moderately complex engineering functions while applying mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies. These functions include quality control function designs, and specifications while achieving cost-effective and reliable manufacturing and measuring processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the design and/or project/process management of products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment under technical guidance Develops manufacturing and/or measuring methods which designate tooling, gages, acceptance equipment, and processing procedures.
• Defines and acquires equipment necessary to manufacture/inspect parts to assure products quality.
• Develops test procedures and performs routine to moderately complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work to assure product manufacturability.
• Interacts with partners, customers, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
• Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.

You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
• United States Citizenship
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

We Value

• Demonstrates application of design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to routine through engineering projects.
• Demonstrates application of analyzing engineering designs and specifications to achieve efficient and reliable manufacturing or acceptance processes.
• Look for opportunities to document improvements/innovations in approved and related processes.
• Experience and interest in gas fluid dynamics
• Experience with pressure leak testing
• Proficiency with MatLab, LabView
• Experience in computer science and software engineering