Mechanical Engineer

Support Mechanical Engineer

The Support Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with engineers and manufacturing teams, guiding production line layouts, functional tests, and quality checks. Your work will ensure that every product meets the highest standards of manufacturability and quality, while continuously improving design and process efficiency.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead Product Introduction:
  Own the introduction of new mechanical components into production, ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to volume manufacturing.
• Optimize Manufacturing:
  Work with manufacturing teams to define assembly order and process for efficient production line layouts.
• Drive Design Excellence:
  Coordinate design for manufacturability reviews with suppliers, and organize implementation status to guarantee robust, scalable solutions.
• Innovate Testing:
  Design functional test equipment and create comprehensive test plans to achieve product testing objectives.
• Solve Problems:
  Diagnose and resolve manufacturing and quality issues for parts and assemblies in production, ensuring reliability and performance.
• Engineer Documentation:
  Prepare or revise drawings of mechanical parts, wiring harnesses, and schematics derived from specifications and product requirements.
• Collaborate & Build:
  Coordinate and participate in the assembly of early production units, supporting cross-functional teams for new product introduction.
• Validate & Improve:
  Perform mechanical integrity testing on prototypes, support third-party compliance testing, and drive continuous improvement.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 5+ years in electronics manufacturing, with a track record of successfully launching products from concept to full-scale production.
• Demonstrated expertise in transitioning designs into volume production using sheet metal, extrusion, and injection molding processes—your skills will help us deliver reliable, scalable solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD design and a deep understanding of ASME Y14.5 standards, ensuring precision and manufacturability in every project.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, enabling you to collaborate effectively across teams and present ideas with clarity and impact.

Skills

• autodesk inventor
• Design
• Creo
• Mechanical design
• Engineering
• electrical
• electronics

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City, KS.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.