About Us:
Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES
Work with leadership to plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new products.
Work with leadership to plan and create standardization drawings across multiple divisions of Afinitas.
Work with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives.
Generate working prototypes for beta testing and customer demonstration.
Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams and work with vendors and contractors.
Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and MS Office software effectively
QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
Thorough understanding of:
Drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances
Mechanical power relationships such as horsepower, torque, speed
Strength of materials and structural analysis
Manufacturing processes
Training and/or experience in using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
Training and/or experience in using SolidWorks or similar 3-D modeling software
Technical 4-year education or technical 2-year education preferred
Excellent organizational and communication skills with regionally disbursed team
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adapt to shifting priorities
Attention to detail
Work autonomously with great level of personal ownership and satisfaction on quality work
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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Company:
AfinitasSkills Required
- 2+ years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer
- Thorough understanding of drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerances
- Knowledge of mechanical power relationships such as horsepower, torque, speed
- Knowledge of strength of materials and structural analysis
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Training and/or experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
- Training and/or experience using SolidWorks or similar 3-D modeling software
- Technical 4-year education or technical 2-year education
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with distributed teams
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to shifting priorities, and attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of quality of work
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
