Sr Mechanical Engineer- R&D

Hallmark; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark in Liberty, MO is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop electro-mechanical automation equipment for production and fulfillment.

You will lead prototyping, drawings, and testing, drive solutions with cross-functional teams, and manage project budgets and schedules.

This on-site role offers growth and collaboration with an energetic team dedicated to advancing Hallmark's manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience.
• Experience with electro-mechanical automation equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and drive conceptualization of solutions, collaborate with peers, define performance specs.
• Create machine part and assembly drawings for fabrication, installation and maintenance.
• Lead prototyping, troubleshooting, assembly and evaluation.
• Manage capital spending, design systems, source parts, and coordinate with external suppliers and the team.

Skills

Experience designing complex electro‑m

Robotics and motion control systems

CAD systems (Solid Edge)

OSHA/ANSI machine guarding standards

Excellent mechanical aptitude

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Team-oriented with self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

Posting Date: 9/21/2026 Job Band / Grade: SRPR.EX Number of Openings: 1 Hiring Manager: David Lewis Note: Please initiate a conversation with your manager prior to applying for an internal opportunity

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

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 a Senior 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, trouble-shooting, 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

The following are required to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in an engineering role to demonstrate mastery of the responsibilities outlined

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume will stand out if you have the following:

• Experience designing complex electro-mechanical automation equipment
• 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 are eligible 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, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit-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 not generally provide sponsorship 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 equal opportunity employer. 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 other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

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