Mechanical Engineer

4 days ago

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States Metcraft Industries Inc Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, versatile manufacturing & mechanical engineer to support and advance our manufacturing operations. This role blends shop floor engagement with office-based engineering functions, directly supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and new product development. The ideal candidate will bring practical manufacturing expertise and interdisciplinary skills to drive improvements across a wide variety of technologies and processes.

Key Responsibilities

Production Support & Equipment Ownership

  • Serve as the engineering point of contact for shop floor troubleshooting, collaborating with production personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Oversee equipment performance, implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and lead root cause investigations for recurring issues.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical breakdowns in production machinery, ensuring swift equipment repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Monitor and analyze equipment reliability data, downtime trends, and repair logs to recommend and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Improve and document standard work procedures for machine operation, setup, and changeovers.

Process Engineering & Optimization

  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for a variety of production technologies.
  • Design or refine work cells, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve efficiency, safety, and product consistency.
  • Apply lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques to meet or exceed shop performance.
  • Maintain current knowledge of emerging hardware and software technologies.
  • Monitor in-process and final product quality at work centers, identifying trends or deviations.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  • Work closely with office staff across design engineering, sales, purchasing, and production planning.
  • Support capital project planning and execution, from justification and vendor sourcing to installation and commissioning.
  • Participate in safety and ergonomics initiatives, ensuring new and existing processes prioritize worker safety.

Additional responsibilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of relevant hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience OR a Technical Degree with 5 years of relevant experience in a technical manufacturing role.
  • Experience in troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical systems in a production environment.
  • Experience with CAD software (Fusion 360, Inventor, or similar), and ERP systems (M1, or similar).

Required Qualifications

  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing systems and equipment maintenance principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • Self-motivating with a sense of urgency
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

  • Be a key player in shaping our next generation of manufacturing processes and products.
  • Engage in meaningful work that bridges high-tech innovation with real-world production impact.
  • Enjoy a dynamic role with visibility across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
  • Grow in a supportive environment that values initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Location:

  • Lees Summit, MO Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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