Mechanical Engineer I

Want to Join a fast-growing company managed by a family first leadership team? IDI is seeking a high performing individual looking to join a family focused growing company. IDI has been a privately owned company for almost 40 years and is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our family. If this sounds interesting to you, and you have the skills outlined in our job description, please send your resume as we very much would like to meet you and lean more.

Seeking an energetic Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team! We offer a challenging and exciting work environment serving automation solutions to a large number of markets.

We offer a competitive environment with financial incentives as well as a flexible work life balance.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

Primary:

• Design robotic solutions, servo, and air operated stations and to make changes to existing designs.
• Execute simpler station design, cycle time analysis, FMEA, and ensure the design is functional, robust, and cost effective.
• Innovate and use good judgment to incorporate prior designs or IDI standards and regulatory requirements.
• Research and specify appropriate materials and purchased components.
• Create detail designs, assembly drawings, bill of materials, organize release packages and update drawings.
• Prepare pneumatic and timing diagrams and select appropriate sensors.
• Work with suppliers to find/develop the most functional and economical solutions to design issues.
• Work under the confines of the project schedule.
• Problem-solve design or detail issues and update all appropriate documentation.
• Communicate ideas and comprehend information both verbally and in written form.
• Assimilate well within a team and exhibit objectivity and openness to others’ views.
• Follow all policy and procedures to adhere to International Standardization Organization (ISO) 9001 certification requirements.

Secondary:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of IDI internal and international standards.
• Prioritize, plan, and organize work and workspace.
• Full compliance to the terms and conditions within the employee signed work from home policy.
• Set and maintain departmental goals in keeping with Company objectives.
• Support and participate in quality management program.
• Provide necessary documentation and support for machinery operating manuals.
• Make recommendations for quality and cost improvements.
• Keeps abreast of current product developments.
• Travel or extend workday if required.
• Adhere to International Standardization Organization (ISO) standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

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HEALTH, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Create and then work in compliance with IDI Health, Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through Lockout-Tagout methods.
• Actively pursue a duty to act where any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts are witnessed.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts to the president.
• Escalate any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts which leaders do not address to the president
• Report any defect in any equipment or protective device.
• Ensure that the required personal protective equipment (PPE) is used for the assigned task.
• Complete all required Health, Safety, and Environmental training and maintain records for audits.
• Assist in investigating any accidents/incidents or near misses if requested.
• Refrain from engaging in any unruly conduct.
• Ensure that equipment, materials and protective devices are functioning in a safe manner
• Ensure that employees are working in accordance with divisional health and safety procedures
• Do not report to work-onsite, at a customer’s site, or travel on behalf of IDI when feeling ill. Contact your leader immediately.
• Conform to all pandemic requirements identified by regulating authorities and IDI leadership during pandemic situations
• i.e. social or physical distancing
• i.e. various PPE requirements
• You are responsible for yourself relative to sanitizing your environmental footprint.
• i.e. Sanitize after use of any common or shared use item within the facility
• i.e. Properly dispose of any witnessed trash or rubbish within the facility to the proper receptacle regardless of the source – use of PPE is recommended for anything potentially determined to be a biohazard
• i.e. Properly dispose of liquids to prevent improper contaminants into the drain and surrounding water systems
• i.e. Smoking/Vaping is only allowed in the designated spaces per division communicated locations – NOT within 10’ of any door, parking lot, or the trash/recycling areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering, technology or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• One (1) year of automation experience helpful.
• Proficiency in 2D AutoCAD, 3D Solid Works, or similar CAD systems.
• Individual must have an ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in written form. 
• In addition, an ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment is mandatory. 
• Computer knowledgeable with such programs as Windows, Excel, Word, MS Outlook, Adobe, etc.
• Robotics, Synchronous, and A-synchronous general knowledge a plus.
• Finally, person must be hands-on and must be able to meet deadlines for his or her responsibilities either directly or indirectly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee may be required to stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or exert up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
• Visual Acuity – Normal requirements for reading written instructions and computer screens
• Hearing Ability – Normal requirements for understanding verbal instructions.
• Working Conditions – The employee is subject to a normal office environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels and/or physical hazards when visiting manufacturing floor.
• Capable of wearing appropriate related PPE for extended periods of time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Overland Park, KS 66214: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person