Mechanical Engineer

About the role

This opportunity is in Junction City, KS, at an agricultural track facility. The facility is expanding and will become one of the best automated and tech-savvy facilities in the region, serving the growing agriculture industry. Located 15 minutes from Manhattan, home to the K-State Wildcats, the area offers a blend of urban amenities, outdoor activities, dining options, and college sports events.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Mechanical Engineering portion of projects in support of the Plant Capital Project execution.
• Provide daily Plant Technical support, ensuring the Plant meets its Safety, Market, Productivity, and Quality goals.
• Assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the M.E. field.
• Complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment, and lead the installation, commissioning, and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment.
• Manage design studies for industrial equipment installations necessary for the success of the Plant’s capital projects.
• Acquire validation of projects during the installation, start-up, and ramp-up of the equipment in collaboration with team members.
• Facilitate procurement, factory acceptance tests, and maintain “as built” folders for assigned material and equipment projects.
• Provide project support, especially during installation, start-up, and ramp-up phases, which may involve being "on-site" and "hands-on."
• Create budget estimates and bid packages on assigned projects.
• Provide project documentation: mechanical designs, technical offers, safety risk assessments, quality risk assessments, maintenance & operator training documents, and user manuals.
• Lead mechanical contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications and machine installations through start-up and commissioning.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, customer service skills, and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Self-motivation with a high degree of integrity and ability to perform job duties with minimal direction on a timely basis.
• Experience with mechanical design standards; OSHA, ASME, ANSI, ISO, etc.
• Proven knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and Microsoft Office.
• Project Management experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in an industrial plant environment.
• Knowledge of local regulations and compliance with performance and costs.
• Experience with feasibility studies and solution evaluation.
• Experience with quality system and established methods (risk analyses, FMEA, design reviews, quality planning, treatment of non-conformities, etc.).
• Experience with procurement, factory acceptance tests, and maintaining "as built" folders.
• Experience with project documentation creation and project support during installation, start-up, and ramp-up phases.
• Experience leading mechanical contractors or maintenance installation teams during equipment modifications and machine installations.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and vacation days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The position is full-time and requires regular attendance and availability to work on-site as needed.