Mechanical Engineer- R&D

Ultipro; Liberty, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental/vision plans

401K with company match

Profit-sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Hallmark Cards, Inc. seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a team delivering electro-mechanical automation for production and fulfillment equipment. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and train others on new solutions supporting distribution operations.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, lead prototyping and documentation, and manage drawings for fabrication and maintenance, aligning with safety standards at our Liberty, Missouri site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop original production and fulfillment equipment (electro-mechanical automation).
• Lead implementation, start-up, troubleshooting, modification, documentation, and training.
• Create machine part and assembly drawings for fabrication, installation, and maintenance.
• Prototype, troubleshoot, and evaluate systems; manage capital spending and supplier relationships.

Skills

Robotics and motion control

CAD

Safety standards

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

We are a team of engineers delivering attractive new capabilities across the supply chain that reduce costs and accelerate growth throughout our business. Our solutions are essential to delivering on Hallmark's top strategic initiatives. We research, design, build, and implement automated equipment and processes unique in the industry and key to our company's continuing success.

WHAT YOU’LL DO & HOW IT SHAPES OUR SUCCESS

As an experienced Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of a team of mechanical and electrical engineers responsible for the design and development of original production and fulfillment equipment (electro-mechanical automation). Your roles in implementation, start-up, troubleshooting, modification, documentation, and training will be essential to our success.

The work is challenging and involves both self-guided and self-initiated tasks as well as collaboration with the rest of the team and the departments that will receive the completed machines.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Participating in and often driving the conceptualization of solutions, collaboration with peers, specification of performance, and integration within the operating environment.
• Creating machine part and assembly drawings as required for fabrication, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Leading prototyping, troubleshooting, assembly, and executional evaluation.
• Accountability for managing capital spending, designing systems, networking with end-users, partnering with external suppliers and consultants, sourcing parts and other components, adhering to aggressive schedules, and working closely with our technician team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in an engineering role to demonstrate mastery of the responsibilities outlined

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with robotics and motion control systems utilizing servo motor or pneumatic power
• Proficiency in use of CAD systems such as Solid Edge for modeling and drawing creation
• Working knowledge of OSHA and ANSI standards related to machine guarding and safety requirements
• Excellent mechanical aptitude
• Success at balancing individual work with team-oriented projects
• Characteristically self-motivated and enthusiastic about moving work forward
• Flexibility to adapt and adjust to changing requirements, and to navigate through ambiguous situations
• Enjoyment from challenges of innovation and starting from a clean slate
• Success with engaging others to advance our work, and building partnerships with people across our business and externally
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This is an on-site role at our Liberty Distribution Center in Liberty, MO where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate in person with an amazing team and be part of a vibrant workplace culture.
• This is a progressive role designed to grow with you. We’ll match the job level to your skills and experience so you can hit the ground running and keep building your career.
• Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance.Employees areeligible for annual merit-based increases, aligned with individual and company performance.
• In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dentalandvisionplans,paid time off,401K withcompany match,andprofit-sharing.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards,Inc.and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does notgenerally providesponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equalopportunityemployer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any otherlegally-protectedstatus. Principals only please.

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