MPI Calera - Manufacturing Process Engineer

MPI Calera - Manufacturing Process Engineer

Full-time

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

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.

McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI), 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.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be an integral part of ensuring the facility runs smoothly by developing, configuring, and optimizing processes and procedures. You will work closely with the CAM Programmer, CNC Machinist and Continuous Improvement Manager. This role is responsible for developing and proving‑out machining processes, programming directly at the machine, and training operators on large turning equipment. The position will support rotating disk, butterfly, and large EPV valve components, requiring strong experience machining large, heavy, and variable cast parts.

• Ensuring personal safety and the safety of team members
• Develop and prove‑out machining processes for rotating disk, butterfly, and large EPV valve components
• Create and modify CNC programs directly at the machine (G‑code or conversational programming)
• Set up and run large turning equipment (vertical and horizontal lathes)
• Machine large‑diameter cast components, including sealing and critical surfaces
• Optimize tooling, feeds, speeds, and work holding for variable casting conditions
• Develop work instructions, setup sheets, and standard processes
• Train machinists on setup, program edits, and process understanding
• Support new product introduction and transition to repeatable production
• Drive improvements in setup reduction, throughput, and process consistency
• Manage tool vending and Tool Boss database
• Assist with program management at the machine and file server level
• Assist with fixture build/modification projects: drawing creation, spreadsheet management, and material purchase
• Plan, organize and implement procedures and systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality
• Create part numbers & bill of materials, consolidating and rationalizing fasteners
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Minimum of 5 years machining experience, turning focused, in addition to manual CNC programming.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Passion to design as a creative problem‑solver
• Self‑directed, self‑motivated
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Must embrace safe and environmentally responsible workplace practices
• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative environment

• Minimum two years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering or other structural or machine design related college curriculum (e.g. aerospace, civil engineering or engineering mechanics) is preferred
• Working knowledge of Solid Works is a plus
• Structural analysis (analytical and numerical) capabilities are highly desired
• Experience machining large valve bodies (butterfly, rotating disk, EPV or…