MPI Designer

What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are……

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”.  We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants.  We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

Position Summary

This position will help build the design and modeling foundation of MPI’s product portfolio.  These products will be manufactured at our Alabama Dynamics location, in Calera, AL, where standardization of best practices and formatting will be fundamental. The MPI division is generating significant growth, requiring collaboration with several sister divisions as internal product knowledge and development mature. The person hired will help develop baseline models/drawings packages in standard formatting for each product line, create best practices and work instructions, and communicate regularly with Manufacturing and Product Management.

Position

Designer

Location

Calera, AL

Reports to

Engineering Director

Scope of Responsibilities

• Support technical product engineers in the development of new and existing products and/or technologies within the MPI product portfolio.
• Perform PLM documentation work: filing ECO/DCOs, creating procedures, work instructions, etc.
• Analyze design solutions using engineering software tools and statistical methods.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with equipment functionality, safety, COGs and manufacturing scalability.
• Works closely with engineers, manufacturing, and sales to ensure collaborative design systems.
• Performs checking procedures as appropriate to the discipline and assigned by the Engineering Manager/Director.
• Work with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as needed.
• Follow ISO procedures to ensure consistent and documented product release.
• Maintain a positive and efficient work environment built on a creative exchange of information, ideas, and techniques throughout the organization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical Design is highly desired
• Recent grad to four (4) years experience of CAD/Modeling; SolidWorks preferred
• Experience in steel manufacturing technology and process
• Demonstrate the use of independent judgment to identify improvement opportunities.
• Must be comfortable balancing multiple priorities.
• Knowledgeable in lean CAD layout planning.
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethics, integrity, and honesty in all relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited two (2) year technical degree
• Experience creating solid models using SolidWorks software
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Position Requirements

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and within project deadlines
• Ability to work cross-functionally and with other McWane divisions
• Up to 10% (air/car) travel based on business needs to vendors and other sites if needed.
• Must be able to meet and adhere physical requirements included in traveling various MPI locations with appropriate PPE.
• Must have valid driver license and be eligible for auto insurance coverage.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.