MPI Designer

MPI Designer

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/drawing packages in standard formatting for each product line, create best practices and work instructions, and communicate regularly with Manufacturing and Product Management.

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.

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.