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Mechanical Design Engineer

Koch Business Solutions, LP
Irving, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

Your Job

Smiths Interconnect a Molex a company is currently hiring for a Mechanical Design Engineer with 1-3 years' experience within the Automotive, Aerospace or Medical Industries to work on the Burn-in Team in Irving TX. Candidates must be local to the DFW area, we are not willing to relocate candidates from other cities or states.

Our Team

Provides engineering expertise in assigned areas to ensure that all products are designed, procured, and built in accordance with customer and company quality requirements for sales growth and profitability

What You Will Do

  • Designs new products and redesigns existing products of moderate complexity to meet customer needs and specifications
  • Provides technical support to internal departments and select customers
  • Review drawings and documentation for compliance with project specifications and company policies and procedures
  • Issues Engineering Change Release Notifications (ECN's)
  • Perform / Create / Update product design guidelines, customer standards, and / or analytical reports as assigned
  • Investigates and suggests solutions to the Engineering Manager with regards to product related problems.
  • Compliance and participation in all Smiths Interconnect's EHS programs, policies, procedures, and training requirements
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Up to 20% travel may be required

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required, with an emphasis in Mechanical Design preferred; 1-3 years of related experience.
  • Knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, and manufacturing methods
  • Experience with SolidWorks 3D modeling software or equivalent
  • Understanding of GD&T, ANSI/ASME standards
  • Experience on Finite Element Analysis (structural, thermal & fluid) preferred
  • Ability to make sound decisions and accurate judgments
  • Ability to follow and provide detailed written or verbal instructions and communicate effectively
  • Strong interpersonal skills, balances team and individual responsibilities
  • Attention to detail / self-directed and able to work under normal supervision
  • May involve high stress situations and the ability to balance multiple priorities at a time
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Oral and written communication skills in English

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers missioncritical connectivity solutions-including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and highreliability technologies-designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of highreliability interconnect solutions.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

 

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