Mechanical Engineer jobs in Kansas

Company Overview

Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC) is a global leader in the manufacture of aerospace products.  UAC supplies aircraft manufacturers and their subcontractors worldwide and has served the aircraft industry for over four decades.  UAC specializes in 2000- and 7000-series alloys and offers a full range of alloys and tempers that can be tailored to a customer’s particular application. 

If you are looking to work for a company with an outstanding reputation in the community and globally that offers competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, excellent benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) company match, and profit sharing, we welcome you to apply today!

What makes us STAND OUT

• Medical/Dental/Vision – excellent plans with low premiums
• Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance – employer paid
• 401(k) employer match $1 for $1 up to the first 6%
• Profit sharing
• PTO/paid vacation
• 40 hours of anticipated leave per year
• Bereavement leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid lunch and break periods
• Uniform services – employer paid
• Employee referral bonus
• Discretionary bonuses
• Employee rewards & recognition
• Volunteer PTO
• Wellness programs
• EAP and onsite services
• 1:1 financial wellness sessions and education
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Opportunities to advance
• Your safety is our #1 priority

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for:

• Design of forming dies, machining fixtures, and gages.
• R&D for customer requirements.
• Process design and support.
• Machine design, automation, selection, and implementation.

As part of the Engineering team, this position will collaborate with others for tooling design, and participate in the follow-up on manufacturing processes to review safety, quality, and productivity.  Makes final drawings and models in CAD to Charles Engineering standards, and is responsible for pre-sale drawings and reviews, tooling/setup prints, and secondary tooling. 

This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager or designee.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will occasionally:

• Communicate with customers to resolve design issues.
• Work with outside vendors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in collaboration with all production, quality, and sales departments
• Acquire knowledge to provide roll form technical support in die and fixture designs. 
• Ability to shift priorities based on internal and external customer needs
• Regular independent use of 2D and 3D CAD systems (Solidworks, Catia, and AutoCAD) with a high skill-level

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
2. EXPERIENCE:  10 years of relevant experience working in manufacturing (Aerospace experience not required)
3. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Good oral and written communication skills are required 
4. ANALYTICAL SKILLS:  Algebra, Trigonometry, Physics and Statistical Analysis
5. REASONING SKILLS:  Ability to interpret customer drawings, notes, tolerances, and specifications
6. TRAVEL:  Minimal
7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
   1. Able to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
   2. Sit or stand for long periods of time
   3. Ability to perform computer work for long periods of time

Safety:

All UAC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation:

UAC is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.  UAC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.  To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Administrator at 620-584-2381.