Mechanical Engineer II

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Mechanical Engineer II? Then we're looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzing and optimizing production processes to maximize performance, safety, and quality.
• Improving design of process machinery.
• Applying theory to real world applications.
• Monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
• Participating in the transition of a product from concept to complete implementation.
• Applying technical knowledge to innovate, design and develop processes and SOPs.
• Implementing and supporting manufacturing industrial automation.
• Working as one member of a specific team to develop, validate, and improve processes.

PPE Requirements:

• Working PPE may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

Job Title:

Mechanical Engineer II

Shift: Day Shift

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Essential

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, machine design, and/or industrial automation.
• Strong design and drafting skills in 3D CAD, preferably Solid Works and simulation software.
• Engineering skills in process development, troubleshooting, data analysis, etc.
• Strong teamwork skills, especially with direct labor.
• Good understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, validation, assembly methods, quality control, design reviews, and cost reduction methodologies.
• Preferred experience with industrial data analysis or MES system.
• Experience breaking down high‑level performance issues into addressable action items.
• Capability to identify critical process parameters and apply statistics to process measurement and control.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Working‑level English (reading, writing, speaking).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Japanese language preferred.
• Experience with design and simulation of precision machining, sheet‑metal, thermoplastics, and large assemblies.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)/Product Data Management (PDM)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Physical Demands and Lifting:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

• Up to 10 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.:
  Occasional
• Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.):
  Not required

Where You'll Be: Panasonic Energy is located in De Soto, Kansas.

Supplemental Information:

Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.