Mechanical Engineer

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer 1 position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwid

Job Summary:

Develops new systems and components for fire suppression, explosion suppression, and pressure relief industries in accordance with product requirements.  Requires frequent independent interpretation of requirements and coordination of efforts with other engineers, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.  Utilizes appropriate methods for analysis, makes calculations to obtain necessary engineering parameters and conducts/organizes experiments and researches to understand physical phenomena of Fike products.  Relies upon more experienced co-workers to resolve challenging problems.                                    

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal.

2. Confers with Sales, Production and Quality to clarify or resolve problems.

3. Performs or organizes experiments to determine necessary engineering parameters.

4. Discusses, analyzes, summarizes and publishes test results.

5. Uses test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

6. Evaluates test results for possible application to development of other uses.

7. Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics.

8. Performs project and system design.

9. Uses design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.

10. Confers with other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.

11. Makes recommendations to appropriate personnel on improvements to current production processes leading to increased efficiency.

12. Coordinates activities with appropriate approval agencies to ensure compliance of new products with industry standards.     13. Coordinates completion of all documents required to produce new products including creation of assembly drawings, bills of materials and item masters in the Fike business system as well as any other documentation that may be required.

14. Provides engineering and manufacturing support on new and/or existing products when problems arise with manufacturing or approval processes.

15. Interacts with customers to provide engineered solutions to their requirements and product problems.

16. Provides support in calculations and application information.

17. Studies ASME, ANSI, MIL, AISI, IFI, NACE, API, ISO, AWS and NFPA standards.  Applies these standards as appropriate to new designs.

18. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications, networking and participating in professional societies.

19. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.                          

Performs related duties as assigned.  Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills:

Subject Matter Understanding.  Analytical.  Records Management.  Computer Applications.  Design.  Research.  Project Management. Critical Thinking.  Problem Solving.

Work Environment:

Work will be performed in an office environment or an industrial setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit, and use hands.                                                                                  

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.  Two years related post degree experience.                          

PREFERRED:  Master’s degree in a related technical field.  Experience with ASME Section VIII or XIII and applicable military standards.  Background in fluid flow, metallurgy, or stress analysis using finite element methods and a background with manufacturing business system’s software.

Working at Fike  

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike!  Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement        
• Employee Assistance Program                              
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking                                                                    

Refer to Req ID 3528. Please visit our website at www.fike.com to fill out an application.  

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.