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Mechanical Engineer III


Job Location:

Kansas City, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety security reliability and effectiveness of our nations nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7000 employees combined in Kansas City Missouri and Albuquerque New Mexico KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energys National Nuclear Security Administration.

We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges and lead with accountability collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values. Click here to view the mission vision and values that guide our work.

Are you ready to do work that matters

Summary

The Mechanical Engineer III role is an experienced level position responsible for performing and coordinating design development evaluation analysis and/or quality control functions on complex engineering projects. Other expectations include developing solutions to technical problems by applying advanced mathematical physical science and engineering technologies.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Designs and/or develops new products/processes special instruments and unique equipment to meet specific requirements of customer orders.
  • Develops and assesses production or inspection operations and sequences equipment tooling gages or acceptance equipment and processing methods required to manufacture or inspect complex components and assemblies.
  • Estimates set-up times operating times and flowtimes as well as production and acceptance need.
  • Plans and performs engineering testing and development programs and uses advanced statistical and scientific methods to address and resolve engineering and production problems and to assure product manufacturability.
  • Assesses designs for manufacturability to assure designs can be produced.
  • Interacts with design agencies and suppliers to assist in resolving design development production and acceptance issues.
  • Assesses and prepares evaluation reports analyzes discrepancies makes recommendations for and initiates the most cost-effective improvements for product test equipment procedures and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.
  • Provides project leadership and technical guidance on complex engineering projects.
You Must Have
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Ability to work remote hybrid or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
  • 4 years of relevant experience in engineering analytical or related technical activities
  • United States Citizenship
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
  • Ability to obtain and maintain if required for position a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
We Value
  • Demonstrates application of advanced design development evaluation and quality control techniques to complex engineering projects.
  • Demonstrates working under minimal supervision with latitude for independent action and decision making.

This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular reliable attendance and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.

What We Offer

We are focused on attracting hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:

  • Medical dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Industry leading 401(k) match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Certification & License Programs
  • Mission driven culture

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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review including checks of references credit law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.

All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse illegal drug use falsified information criminal activity serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.

Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) such as a pacemaker defibrillator drugreleasing pump hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.

If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at

Additional Information:

  • Job ID:5402
  • Category: Engineering
  • Level of Experience:
  • Posting Location:Kansas City National Security Campus14520 Botts RoadKansas CityMO64147
  • Remote Eligibility:On-Site
  • Travel Required:0-10%
  • Approved Work States:MO; KS
  • Hourly/Salary: Salary
  • Division:400
  • Department:455

Required Experience:

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