Job Title: R&D Engineer - Mechanical
Location: NW side of St Louis
Kelly® has been providing outstanding employment opportunities to the most talented individuals in the marketplace for more than 70 years. We are proud to offer a new opening for a R&D Engineer on the NW side of St Louis. If you're passionate about developing innovative mechanical equipment and possess a creative mindset, we want to hear from you. As part of our Research and Development team, you'll have the opportunity to lead product designs from concept to implementation while contributing to the advancement of our industry-leading products.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and rigorously test new products tailored for the Automotive Service Industry.
Ensure the reliability and functionality of products by carefully selecting parts, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Validate concepts through thorough analysis and testing, including the design of specialized test fixtures and instrumentation as needed.
Develop intricate parts and assemblies, incorporating various materials such as sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, castings, plastics, sensors, and electronics.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives efficiently.
Fulfill any additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
1-3 years of hands-on experience in product design; 3+ years preferred.
Proactive, self-starting mentality with a knack for creative problem-solving.
Proficiency in CAD software.
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Preferred experience in mechanism design, machined metal parts, material selection, system integration, and patent familiarity.
General knowledge of automobiles and suspension systems is advantageous.
Benefits and Perks:
Industry-leading healthcare coverage.
Generous profit-sharing plan with Safe Harbor Contribution.
Ample paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Parental leave.
Access to free onsite fitness and recreation facilities.
This is an opportunity to become part of a culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and recognizes and rewards your contributions. This role offers excellent career advancement opportunities and a competitive pay-for-performance structure. Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
