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
Requirements:
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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