Design Engineer - Manufacturing

Design Engineer - Manunfacturing 

Location: Kansas City, MO - ON SITE 
Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 per year + BENEFITS 

Join Our Growing Engineering Team

We are seeking a talented Design Engineer to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of innovative mechanical products and equipment. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of designs from concept through production, working closely with manufacturing, testing, procurement, and operations teams to deliver high-quality engineered solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience with mechanical design, 3D CAD modeling, prototype development, structural analysis, and manufacturing support. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and seeing your designs come to life, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and analysis of mechanical structures and components.
• Develop new products using 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or Onshape.
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings and engineering documentation.
• Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Coordinate prototype fabrication and procurement activities.
• Develop test plans and collaborate with testing teams to validate designs.
• Analyze test results and implement design improvements.
• Evaluate equipment weight distribution, balance, and structural performance.
• Support manufacturing by troubleshooting design issues and clarifying engineering drawings.
• Investigate product failures and develop corrective design solutions.
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Create technical documentation and support materials, including manuals and parts documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and launch.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Onshape, and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with mechanical design and structural steel components.
• Understanding of BOM management and ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Infor.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred

• Direct experience using SolidWorks or Onshape in a professional engineering environment.
• CSWA and/or CSWP certification.
• Experience designing welded steel structures.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment, trucks, mobile equipment, or construction equipment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and shop-floor operations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary of $60,000-$90,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative engineering projects from concept through production.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

Working Environment

• Primarily office-based engineering role.
• Occasional interaction with manufacturing and production teams.
• Periodic equipment reviews and product evaluations in operational environments.

If you're a hands-on engineer who enjoys product development, structural design, and solving real-world engineering challenges, apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

Please email your resume to: KELLY.TAYLOR@CYBERCODERS.COM