Design Engineer - Royal Switchgear

Design Engineer

Take your next career step with Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company), a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Design Engineer who is responsible for using engineering techniques, helps to design, maintain, or improve new or existing products and/or components. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented team player with strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, detail orientation, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Location:

Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama

What You'll Do

• Design, model and test prototypes for products
• Conduct research and create design proposals for projects
• Establish design briefs
• Create concepts, performance and production criteria
• Identify and select materials needed for production
• Produce final hand drawings and specifications
• Create parts lists
• List costs involved in production
• Make samples of working models for demonstration
• Plan marketing initiatives for product
• Negotiate appropriate production processes
• Improve usability of an item
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need to Excel in This Role

• Performs work under general supervision
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience

Competencies/Skills

• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, MS Office suite
• Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process
• Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with others
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed
• WMS experience and knowledge preferred
• ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred)

Total Rewards Offering:

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

For Us, For Family. Surround yourself with fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals who are dedicated to achieving Mission Zero; zero safety or environmental incidents.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran