Mechanical Engineer

Sabetha, United States | Posted on 12/10/2025The Mechanical Engineer I is responsible for the mechanical design of seed handling conveyors, bulk systems and seed treating equipment.Design products to perform a prescribed function and meet customer expectations considering all aspects of design (function, safety, cost, reliability, serviceability, marketability, aesthetics)Primary product areas: seed handling conveyors, bulk systems, seed treatingDesign and implement improvements to existing products as required to maintain competitive edgeLead testing / data collection for new products / product improvements / as needed for customers or partnersAssist in preparation and submission of patent disclosures, as neededCreate drawings for projects / products that are assigned to you, but also be willing to support / assist team members by doing drawings outside your own project list.Follow KSi standards / protocols for doing and releasing drawingsWork closely with purchasing department and vendors/manufacturers for quoting new partsAssign and create part numbers, BOM's by following and staying within KSi defined protocol for new part creationsWork closely with Production on initial manufacturing / assembly of any productAssist with manual creation of new products / maintenance of manuals for existing products by providing written content, drawings, etc.Work with internal sales and marketing team to provide information when requested (pictures, gen-dims, drawings)Handle change requests that are assigned to you in a timely manner and by following KSi protocol when working through these changes (change requests, ECN's, drawing revs, etc.)Work closely with Production to handle any issue that arises throughout the production processSupport KSi service team by providing timely support / responsiveness to any issue that arises, especially a product line that you are responsible forBe willing to work directly with end customer to troubleshoot an issue when the question or issue is beyond the expertise / experience of our service teamWork through tasks that are assigned to you and communicate status changes / updates with engineering managerThis role can involve some travelRequirementsWho You Are:DrivenCustomer FocusedDetail OrientedSkills & Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Engineering field preferred or minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering related roleKnowledge of engineering principles and procedures requiredSkill in both verbal and written communicationExperience with AutoCad and Creo software preferredKnowledge of mechanical equipment and systemsJ-18808-Ljbffr