Mechanical Engineer III

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead design of power system products under supervision. You will guide Level 1 and 2 engineers, convert prototypes into market-ready systems, and perform cooling calculations to meet specifications.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (or an associated degree with experience), 5–9 years of progressive experience, travel 5–10%, and availability to work standard hours with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years engineering experience.
• Associate degree plus 9 years engineering experience.
• Travel requirement of 5-10%.
• Availability to work 7 AM–5 PM, Mon-Fri with flexibility.
• Ability to design mechanical systems for power system products.
• Knowledge of system cooling requirements and detailed calculations.
• Ability to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Experience using computer-assisted engineering and design software.
• Ability to conduct field surveys and diagnose mechanical system problems.
• Background check, drug test, and E-Verify work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design for power system products under supervision of an upper-level Engineer or Engineering Team Leader
• Provide guidance to Level 1 and 2 Engineers and Designers
• Convert prototype designs into commercially viable mechanical systems
• Perform detailed calculations for system cooling requirements
• Confer with internal and external customers about existing or potential product designs
• Ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Inspect completed installations for conformance to design and equipment specifications
• Compile data and write reports for engineering studies and projects
• Contribute to technical manuals
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Guide layouts for mechanical construction projects
• Conduct field surveys and study data to identify and correct mechanical system problems
• Provide mechanical engineering leadership for complex projects with minimal team leader oversight
• Participate in customer and project interviews
• Train technical personnel in areas of expertise
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Detailed Engineering Calculations

Design Compliance

Mechanical System Diagnosis

Prototype Design Conversion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology

Tools

Engineering Design Software

CAD / Computer‑Aided Design Equipment

Job description

• Perform mechanical design for power system products under supervision of an upper-level Engineer or Engineering Team Leader
• Provide guidance to Level 1 and 2 Engineers and Designers
• Convert prototype designs into commercially viable mechanical systems
• Perform detailed calculations for system cooling requirements
• Confer with internal and external customers about existing or potential product designs
• Ensure designs comply with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Inspect completed installations for conformance to design and equipment specifications
• Compile data and write reports for engineering studies and projects
• Contribute to technical manuals
• Operate computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Guide layouts for mechanical construction projects
• Conduct field surveys and study data to identify and correct mechanical system problems
• Provide mechanical engineering leadership for complex projects with minimal team leader oversight
• Participate in customer and project interviews
• Train technical personnel in areas of expertise
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years of progressive engineering-related experience, or Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology and 9 years of progressive engineering-related experience
• Travel requirement of 5-10%
• Availability to work Monday-Friday between 7 AM and 5 PM, with flexibility to work any day or time to meet business needs
• Ability to design mechanical systems for power system products
• Knowledge of system cooling requirements and detailed engineering calculations
• Ability to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements
• Experience using computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment
• Ability to conduct field surveys and diagnose mechanical system problems
• Employment contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug test
• Work authorization verification through E-Verify

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design for power system products, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes while providing leadership and guidance to engineering teams. Proficient in conducting detailed calculations for system cooling requirements and utilizing computer-assisted engineering software.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Design
• System Cooling Requirements
• Computer-Assisted Engineering Software
• Field Surveys
• Engineering Leadership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Detailed Engineering Calculations
• Design Compliance
• Mechanical System Diagnosis
• Prototype Design Conversion

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Customer Communication
• Training and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology

Industry Keywords

• Power System Products
• Mechanical Construction Projects
• Technical Manuals
• Engineering Studies
• Background Check

Tools & Technologies

• Engineering Design Software
• Computer-Assisted Design Equipment