MPI Designer

Job Description

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.

Designer

Calera, AL

Engineering Director

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree in Mechanical Design is highly desired
• Recent grad to four (4) years experience of CAD/Modeling;
  Solid Works 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 Solid Works 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.

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…