Description
Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical for a direct-hire position at a leading client in Bridgeton, Missouri. If you are passionate about developing and improving mechanical systems, this is the opportunity to drive innovation and create top-tier products in a collaborative environment.
Overview
Our client has been a pioneer in the development of advanced automotive systems since 1946. They provide industry-leading solutions for vehicle alignment, inspection systems, and more, with products used across over 130 countries. The company is recognized as a 2022, 2023, and 2024 finalist for the "Best Places to Work" award by the St. Louis Business Journal. The Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical will play a key role in driving product enhancements, reducing costs, and ensuring the quality and functionality of mechanical products.
Position Summary
As a Product Improvement Engineer - Mechanical, you will be responsible for identifying and executing product improvements, managing cross-functional collaborations, and contributing to the overall product design process. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an environment that encourages creative problem-solving and the development of reliable, high-performing mechanical systems.
Responsibilities:
- Lead product improvement initiatives and cost-saving projects for existing products
- Work closely with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
- Select materials, parts, and manufacturing processes to ensure product reliability and compliance with project criteria
- Perform design validation through testing and analysis, including the creation of test fixtures and instrumentation
- Design mechanical parts and assemblies using the appropriate materials and processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve design issues across existing product lines
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines
- Travel 5-10% as required
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Product Support or Project Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, with a focus on Mechanical Design
- Proficiency in CAD software (Creo preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication abilities across all organizational levels
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and design
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in product or machine design
- Proven project management experience
- Familiarity with sheet metal design, mechanism design, machined metal parts, injection-molded plastic parts, and material selection
- Experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE)
- Lean Manufacturing and Root Cause Corrective Action experience
- Background in Manufacturing Engineering
Company Benefits:
- Industry-leading healthcare coverage
- Profit-sharing plan with Safe Harbor contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Parental leave
- Free onsite fitness and recreation center
What happens next:
Once you apply, our team of expert engineering recruiters will review your skills and experience. If your background aligns with the position, we will move forward with the next steps. Even if this opportunity is not the right fit, you will remain in the Kelly Engineering network, providing access to many future opportunities.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly® Engineering?
Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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