Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Gund Company | World Headquarters – St. Louis, MO

Are you an early-career engineer ready to move beyond theory and make a real impact? At The Gund Company , you’ll help design, improve, and implement manufacturing equipment and processes that support our operations across multiple facilities.

We’re looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and bringing ideas to life.

Internal job title: Corporate Engineer - Mechanical.

As a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer , you’ll partner with engineering, operations, and plant teams to support high-impact projects from concept through installation. You’ll help improve equipment performance, strengthen manufacturing processes, and contribute to projects that deliver measurable results.

You will:

· Lead capital equipment projects, including specifications, vendor bids, installation, and startup

· Create CAD/SolidWorks drawings, layouts, and equipment design packages

· Help design and improve mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes

· Lead projects enterprise-wide (across multiple sites)

· Lead FEA analysis for equipment and component designs

· Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify practical improvement opportunities

· Support project charters, business cases, budgets, schedules, and ROI tracking

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, and operations

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost

The ideal Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer will bring strong technical fundamentals, a growth mindset, and the confidence to take ownership while continuing to learn.

Ideal qualifications include:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline

· 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment leading capital projects

· Expert-level CAD/SolidWorks experience

· Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations

· Proven experience with capital equipment, tooling, fabrication, CNC, or mechanical system design

· Experience using FEA analysis for component and equipment design

· Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills

· A self-starter mindset with a desire to grow, contribute, and make an impact

At The Gund Company, engineers are trusted to contribute ideas, lead meaningful work, and learn from experienced professionals. You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of projects while building a strong foundation for long-term engineering career growth.

We offer:

· Competitive compensation

· Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

· 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

· Professional development and Individual Development Plans

· A safe, team-oriented environment

· Exposure to engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities

Our guiding principle is simple:

Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business.

We’re a team of practical problem-solvers who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to grow as a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer , solve real manufacturing challenges, and be part of a company that values your ideas, we’d like to meet you.

Join The Gund Company and help shape the future of manufacturing.

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