Prototype & Mechanical Design Engineer I

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for a Mechanical Design & Prototype Engineer within the Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy (MIDE) in the Office of Strategic Innovations (OSIN). You will design parts and assemblies, create drawings, and drive rapid prototyping using CAD and 3-D printing to advance defense, energy, and health initiatives.

Responsibilities include collaborating with fabrication teams, meeting milestones, generating reports, and maintaining an

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and skills are required.
• Possess or have possessed a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Certified SolidWorks Associate certification is strongly preferred.
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Academic research and/or industry experience is beneficial.
• At least one year of defense/government experience helps.
• Experience with 3-D printers (FDM, SLA, SLS) is valued.
• Experience in academic research in higher education and STEM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design prototypes and parts using CAD (SolidWorks) and manage drawings.
• Collaborate with fabrication and machine shop personnel for prototyping.
• Support fabrication milestones and deliverables for funded programs.
• Generate reports and document findings for ongoing work.
• Assist in lab organization and upkeep to support the team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototype fabrication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

COTS hardware selection

Job description

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications for a Mechanical Design & Prototype Engineer within the Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy (MIDE) in the Office of Strategic Innovations (OSIN). You will design parts and assemblies, create drawings, and drive rapid prototyping using CAD and 3-D printing to advance defense, energy, and health initiatives.

Responsibilities include collaborating with fabrication teams, meeting milestones, generating reports, and maintaining an