MPI Designer

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.

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

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;
  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…