Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Erlab Americas; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off and holidays

Career development and training

Job summary

Erlab Americas in Kansas City is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive engineering excellence in support of manufacturing, sustainment, and production of filtration and air safety systems.

The role collaborates closely with global R&D and product engineering teams to implement changes, optimize processes, and ensure high quality on the production floor while supporting Lean, 5S, and safety initiatives. The position is on-site in Kansas City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing or product engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical systems knowledge and design experience.
• Experience with technical documentation and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize work instructions, BOMs, drawings, and docs.
• Design fixtures, tools, jigs, and mechanical components for production.
• Collaborate with global R&D and product engineering teams on changes.
• Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and improve processes.
• Support validation and testing of components and final products.
• Lead root cause analysis for mechanical or process issues.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in equipment selection, installation, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Erlab Americas in Kansas City is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive engineering excellence in support of manufacturing, sustainment, and production of filtration and air safety systems.

The role collaborates closely with global R&D and product engineering teams to implement changes, optimize processes, and ensure high quality on the production floor while supporting Lean, 5S, and safety initiatives. The position is on-site in Kansas City.