Mechanical Engineer III

Kansas City National Security Campus; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Certifications programs

Mission driven culture

Job summary

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) in Kansas City, MO seeks a Mechanical Engineer III to design, develop, evaluate, and improve engineering projects supporting national security. You will apply advanced math, physics, and engineering to create solutions and ensure manufacturability.Candidates must have a BS from ABET-accredited program in Engineering or Physics, 4+ years of relevant experience, U.S.

citizenship, and the ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops new products/processes to meet customer requirements.
• Assesses manufacturability and optimization of production processes.
• Plans, conducts, and analyzes engineering tests and development programs.
• Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex projects.

Skills

Travel readiness

Security clearance eligibility

Work-mode flexibility

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering/Physics degree

Job description

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.

Are you ready to do work that matters?

Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III role is an experienced level position responsible for performing and coordinating design, development, evaluation, analysis, and/or quality control functions on complex engineering projects. Other expectations include developing solutions to technical problems by applying advanced mathematical, physical science, and engineering technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and/or develops new products/processes, special instruments, and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders.
• Develops and assesses production or inspection operations and sequences, equipment, tooling gages, or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to manufacture or inspect complex components and assemblies.
• Estimates set-up times, operating times, and flowtimes, as well as production and acceptance need.
• Plans and performs engineering testing and development programs and uses advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering and production problems and to assure product manufacturability.
• Assesses designs for manufacturability to assure designs can be produced.
• Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving design, development, production and acceptance issues.
• Assesses and prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost-effective improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.
• Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.

You Must Have

• 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
• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
• 4+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities
• 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 advanced design, development, evaluation, and quality control techniques to complex engineering projects.
• Demonstrates working under minimal supervision, with latitude for independent action and decision making.

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture

We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on‑site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date. If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [e-mail].

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5458
• Category: Engineering
• Level of Experience:
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus 14520 Botts Road Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO; KS
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: 400
• Department: 451