Mechanical Engineer I

About the Role

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) is an advanced manufacturing facility supporting national security. The Mechanical Engineer I role is an entry-level position focused on performing routine engineering functions with technical guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in design and/or project/process management projects, products, components, tools, and acceptance equipment under technical guidance.
• Participates in establishing operating procedures for new products and components.
• Supports the development of testing procedures and performs routine to moderately complex engineering evaluations.
• Analyzes evaluation reports and discrepancies to make recommendations for improved productivity, quality, and reduced flowtime.
• Interacts with design agencies, suppliers, and/or internal organizations to assist in product realization, under the guidance of experienced Mechanical Engineers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics.
• United States Citizenship.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (if required for the position).

Machining Process Engineer Focus (Valued Experience)

• Machining Fundamentals: turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and CNC programming.
• Interest in hands-on defect evaluation, disposition, and resolution of high-precision components.
• Experience with data evaluation and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Excel, and Optimus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to convey technical concepts.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings; familiarity with GD&T.
• Ability to design & optimize custom fixturing and tooling for complex geometries.
• Document improvements and innovations to processes.
• Hands-On Impact: Over 50% of time spent on the manufacturing floor.
• Cross-Disciplinary Exposure: Work with design, quality, and supply-chain teams.
• Innovation Environment: Access to state-of-the-art CNC equipment, rapid-prototyping tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics.
• United States Citizenship.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Additional Information

• Job ID: 5570
• Category: Engineering
• Posting Location: Kansas City National Security Campus, Kansas City, MO, 64147
• Remote Eligibility: On-Site
• Travel Required: 0-10%
• Approved Work States: MO; KS
• Hourly/Salary: Salary
• Division: 800
• Department: E21

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Pre-employment drug test and background review by the Department of Energy (DOE).
• Background review includes checks of references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education history.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship may affect eligibility).
• All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation.