Sr Mechanical Engineer

Advastar, Inc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A power solutions manufacturer in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design innovative energy products. The role involves using 3D CAD tools, conducting performance experiments, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring manufacturability in collaboration with various teams. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering along with significant product development experience.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Full suite of benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience in product development.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software and BOM/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems using 3D CAD tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

DIRECT HIRE | SR. MECHANICAL ENGINEER | PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | KCMO

A power solutions manufacturer is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for innovative energy products. You will use 3D CAD tools to create technical drawings, conduct experiments to optimize performance, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturable solutions.

• Anticipate $105K-$115K base salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Full suite of benefits
• Onsite position in KCMO

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop mechanical systems using 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor), applying principles like mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Create detailed models, technical drawings, and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and validation testing to ensure product performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, R&D, production, and sales teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Support production and troubleshooting with technical guidance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years (preferably 10) of mechanical engineering experience in product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Inventor) and BOM/ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and building codes.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration and mentoring.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is a plus.

EEO

Compensation:
$105,000-$115,000 per year