Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Missouri

Mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield, where aerospace, defense, and heavy manufacturing anchor consistent demand across seniority levels from new graduates to senior leads. Boeing, Emerson Electric, and Caterpillar maintain major Missouri operations and regularly hire mechanical design engineers for product development, tooling, and systems work. Specialties in thermal systems, HVAC equipment design, and precision machining see the strongest and most sustained demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles18
Top employerNational Design Build Services
Top cityCreve Coeur, MO
Cities hiring11
Work type50% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced & Senior)
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Mechanical Design Engineer (Experienced & Senior)
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$104k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
SEMCO, LLC
Columbia, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Design Mechanical Engineer
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Design Mechanical Engineer
Jahabow, LLC
Owensville, Missouri
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
Associate's degree in drafting
51-200

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Mechanical Design Engineer
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Mechanical Design Engineer
Byrne Software
St. Louis, Missouri
Data Science & Analytics
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

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Mechanical Design Engineer @ NDBS
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Mechanical Design Engineer @ NDBS
Kelso Industries
St. Louis, Missouri
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Creve Coeur
4 jobs
Kansas City
3 jobs
St. Louis
2 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
Union
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
Columbia
1 job
Bridgeton
1 job
Owensville
1 job

Mechanical Design Engineer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

National Design Build Services3 open roles
Kelso Industries2 open roles
Qnity1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical design engineer jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D modeling
  • Experience applying GD&T standards and reading engineering drawings accurately
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change processes
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and quality
  • Professional Engineer licensure through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists preferred for senior roles

Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a mechanical design engineer in Missouri?

Start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, which is the baseline requirement for nearly every Missouri employer. Missouri does not require a state license to work as a mechanical design engineer in most private-sector roles, but engineers who sign and seal drawings or work on public projects must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists, obtained by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams.

How much do mechanical design engineers make in Missouri?

Mechanical design engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $99,330 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,750 for the lowest 10% to over $142,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire mechanical design engineers in Missouri?

Companies currently hiring mechanical design engineers in Missouri include National Design Build Services, Kelso Industries, and Qnity, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's aerospace and defense sector, anchored in St. Louis, and its broad industrial manufacturing base in Kansas City generate especially steady demand for mechanical design talent.

Which Missouri cities have the most mechanical design engineer jobs?

Creve Coeur, Kansas City, and St. Louis are the Missouri cities with the most mechanical design engineer openings. St. Louis leads because of its large aerospace and defense contractors and diversified manufacturing base, while Kansas City's strength in industrial equipment, agriculture machinery, and engineering services firms drives demand there, and Springfield's growing manufacturing sector accounts for openings outside the two major metros.

Are there remote mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical design engineering is a hands-on discipline that typically requires access to physical prototypes, lab equipment, and manufacturing floors, which limits full remote work. About 50% of mechanical design engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate the remote portion on CAD modeling, documentation, and design review rather than testing or fabrication work.

How can I get hired as a mechanical design engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op through an ABET-accredited Missouri engineering program, since Boeing, Emerson Electric, and many St. Louis and Kansas City manufacturers recruit directly from University of Missouri, Missouri S&T, and Washington University pipelines. New graduates can also target junior design or design support roles, as well as lateral entry from drafting or manufacturing engineering technician positions. Building a CAD portfolio in SolidWorks or CATIA and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam strengthens any early-career application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to mechanical design engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employer through the listing.

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