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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The Gund Company is a vertically integrated manufacturer and fabricator of engineered material solutions. We operate 13 facilities worldwide, including our materials testing laboratory in Milwaukee and our world headquarters in St. Louis, MO.
Since 1951, we have listened to our customers and learned about the demanding operating environments of their industries. We are AS9100D Certified and ITAR Compliant. Our custom fabricated parts are manufactured according to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality systems.
We take a consultative, engineering approach to understanding the electrical and mechanical needs of your application. Our material specialists provide options that meet or exceed your requirements as well as sharing insights on how to optimize production for material yield, fabrication efficiency, and cost reduction.
The Gund Company has unparalleled capability and capacity to satisfy the customer's toughest requirements. As a vertically integrated materials manufacturer, we control our supply chain, which allows us to meet our client's tightest timelines.
Over the past 70+ years, The Gund Company has developed a reputation for outstanding customer service, quality, responsiveness, and application knowledge. Our advanced manufacturing and fabrication capabilities allow result in custom parts to fit your specific application.
For more information on any of our products or services, please visit our website at www.thegundcompany.com or contact one of our material and fabrication specialists. We look forward to serving you!
