Mechanical Design Engineer; Salina, KS

Vortex does not sponsor employment Visas. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition of employment. This is not a remote work-from-home opportunity so you must be within 30 minutes of Salina, KS. No relocation costs are being offered.

Apply engineering principles to evaluate designs and determine critical components. Perform necessary design engineering calculations to meet product specifications and ensure proper product function and reliability.

• Review valve, accessories, and application to ensure compatibility.
• Determine best course of action to complete orders.
• Prioritize workload to ensure timely delivery of parts and information. This includes utilizing other personnel to complete tasks in the most efficient manner.
• Understand standard drafting practices.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and ability to apply them to the structure of bills of materials.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; including interaction with the sales and manufacturing departments and development of technical documents (instruction manuals, technical bulletins, etc.).
• Provide assistance in the form of troubleshooting via communication and onsite visits.
• Possess ability to manage multiple product line from a technical perspective.

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent. 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. The candidate should be proficient in AutoCAD, Solid Works and basic electrical knowledge. Good verbal communication skills, good problem solving ability, ability to interact with people and ability to complete assigned tasks with limited supervision.

This position is a full-time,
non-remote
, position at 40-hours per week.

• Health Insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Voluntary disability, cancer, life and dental coverage offered
• Onsite exercise room
• Wellness Program
• Paid vacation and holiday pay