Mechanical Engineer II – R&D

Job Description:

The Mechanical Engineer II will primarily support R&D efforts by leading tasks and small sustaining projects, including product testing, characterization, and implementation of design changes to improve performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Working with moderate independence and under the guidance of senior engineers, this role contributes to new product development as an extended core team member, provides technical support for existing products, and ensures thorough documentation of design updates and validation results. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, active participation in continuous improvement initiatives, and strict adherence to quality and safety standards to support successful project execution and business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead large tasks or small sustaining projects by executing product testing / characterization and supporting change implementation to optimized production. functionality and manufacturability.
  • Support new product development projects as an extended core team member under the guidance of the core team member, as needed.
  • Provide technical support for current product line, addressing issues and implementing solutions to improve performance and reliability under the guidance of other engineers.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of design changes, test results and product specifications.
  • Conduct testing and validation of design changes to ensure they meet performance and safety criteria.
  • Actively participates in continuous improvement activities including but not limited to Kaizen and 5S events, Problem Solving Process, Value Stream
  • Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures including safety and quality. 
  • Travels up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, where priorities may change rapidly.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience required OR
  • High school or equivalent plus 6 years of relevant work experience required.
  • Experience managing projects of low complexity required.
  • Familiarity with project management systems (i.e. Microsoft Project, Workfront) required.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Familiarity with design control deliverables  including, but not limited to, Design trace matrices, risk management documents and design / toll gate reviews.
  • Proficient with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and simulation extension tools required.
  • Proficient with electro-mechanical systems  design required.
  • Familiarity with injection molding, rapid prototyping, and CNC programming/
  • machinery required
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel required.
  • Aptitude to quickly learn business systems required.
  • Good verbal and technical written communication skills in English required.
  • Ability to build strong partnerships with other departments.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment required.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Constantly sits.
  • Frequently uses hands and fingers.
  • Occasionally walks and stands.
  • Rarely bends and stoops.
  • Occasionally reaches up/down with arms. 
  • Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 lbs.

Operating Company:

Kerr

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.  Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes.  An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening.  Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Operating Company: Kerr
Location: Umán,Yucatán,MX
Date Posted: May 22, 2026
Req Number: R5026416

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Founded: 1891
Known for: Industry-leading dental consumables
HQ: Orange, California

For 125 years, Kerr has been serving the comprehensive needs of the entire dental care community in pursuit of enhancing oral health. Individual Kerr brands are encompassed within the Kerr Restoratives, Kerr Endodontics, Kerr Rotary, and Kerr TotalCare product lines. We believe in partnership because together, we’re more. We partner with our customers to help them provide the best possible outcome for their patients. We partner with our employees to provide the training, resources, and opportunities that allow each of them to show up every day as their authentic self and thrive. Join a global organization where you have the power to make a difference, and celebrate the difference in others.

For more information, please visit our website.

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Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its partners deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading products, solutions, and technology. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists’ clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile.

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