Associate Design Engineer Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Smith & Loveless is united under one cause: “Protecting Water. Protecting People.”  We are seeking a Design Engineer 1 to partner with our experienced engineering team in this environmentally focused industry.

A Design Engineer 1 at Smith and Loveless will work generally as part of team effort under direct supervision by either the Design Engineering Manager or more experienced Design Engineers with responsibility for single engineering tasks or small projects.  Generally, works under close supervision of more experienced engineers and does not have complete project responsibility. 

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with automatic enrollment + employee-directed investment options
• Discretionary 401(k) Match based on performance (100% vested after 3 years)
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus
• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits including life insurance & disability coverage
• Paid Time Off - 10 Paid Holidays; 2 weeks Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years); 6 Paid Sick/Personal Days annually
• Insurance & Financial Benefits - Medical Plans (PPO & High-Deductible options); Dental Insurance with preventative care covered at 100%; Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage; Group Life & AD&D Insurance (company-paid)
• Additional Benefits - Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Health Savings Account (HSA) (for HDHP participants); Voluntary Life & AD&D Coverage for employees and dependents

Job duties

• Complete engineer design tasks as assigned. Assist and work at the direction of other Design Engineers with layout, 3D modeling, 2D drawings, tolerance stacking evaluation, and additive manufacturing for design projects and new products.
• Conduct hands on physical testing of new or existing products per the existing protocol or under the direction of other Design Engineers
• At the direction of other Design Engineers make changes in existing products to improve the function, reduce cost, and improve quality.
• Update and write minor sections of O&M manuals, design manuals, engineering specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Using engineering calculation software (such as MathCAD) make new structural, hydraulic, or other calculations from existing examples.
• Support Production Engineering with design assistance on specific jobs.
• Support Standard Engineering with design changes on existing products and drawings for new products including creating new 3D models and drawings.
• Assist Manufacturing, Quality Control, Field Service, Sales, Costing, and other departments with product issues.
• Assist Sales with application issues and catalog specifications on new and existing products.
• Manage less complex projects with appropriate scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned by other Design Engineers at the direction of the Manager, Design Engineering

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum BS Degree in Engineering discipline, preferred Mechanical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering.
• 0-3 years’ experience working in mechanical engineering design.  Preferred experience with making 3D CAD models and AutoCad mechanical drawings, working with MathCAD, or other analytical engineering design software, or design experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, machine design, mechanics of materials, tolerance stacking, metal forming, and manufacturing operations. 
• With a strong knowledge of mills, lathes, press breaks, plasma cutters, welding and general fabrication is preferred.
• Must be organized and motivated to meet deadlines, detail oriented, and follow company standards. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Teams, OneNote and Planner.
• Must be able to read and create engineering drawings.
• Ability to visualize in 3D from 2-dimensional drawings; analytical skills to make structural, hydraulic, and other engineering calculations with or without the use of a computer. 
• Be knowledgeable or be capable of being trained in 3D CAD, MathCAD, and other engineering software analysis program tools such as CFD and FEA.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Tasking requires employee to work on manufacturing floor and in office environments.
• Required to sit, stand and walk.
• Use hands to finger, hand or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Frequent stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Required to talk and hear consistently.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to twenty-five (25) pounds if necessary.
• Specific vision abilities required by the role include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
• Ability to ascend and descend two (2) flights of stairs.

About us

For over 80 years, Smith & Loveless has provided innovative environmental engineering ingenuity and quality craftsmanship to the water industry by pioneering superior pre-engineered pumping, treatment and headworks systems to a global customer base.  A true pioneer in the water and wastewater pumping industry, Smith & Loveless manufactures cost-effective, operator safe and efficient pump stations for municipalities, developments, industrial, governmental, and military facilities across the globe.   Our energy-efficient and durable systems deliver unrivaled life-cycle cost savings.   With tens of thousands of installations in more than 70 nations on all seven continents, our innovative wastewater/reuse engineered products allow us to maintain our market leadership in lift stations, grit removal systems and over a complete range of wastewater treatment systems. 

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