Design Engineer

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety.

Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Mac Lean Power Systems (MPS) In Mankato, Minnesota, Is a Leading Force In The Metal Casting Industry, Guided By Our True North Operating Principles

We are strongly committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations through our ability to be AGILE. At MPS-Mankato, you'll join a team that values developing technical skills, mastering technologies, and discovering opportunities for growth.

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing quality ductile iron castings using computer-aided design and simulation software. You will also provide crucial technical support to customers, ensuring efficient and manufacturable designs. This role involves designing, developing, implementing, and analyzing technical foundry products and performing engineering design evaluations for various castings. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 to $87,000.

• Design and Develop:
  You will design new tooling, make changes to existing tooling, perform gating and risering design, and develop tooling CAD designs using Solid Works.
• Simulate and Optimize:
  You will perform casting simulations using MAGMA.
• Support and Collaborate:
  You'll assist with the quoting process, coordinate new job startups, and lead yield improvement initiatives. You will also authorize sample and pre-production approvals.
• Provide Technical Expertise:
  You'll provide technical support to account managers and customers, assist customers in designing new products, and improve existing products.
• Drive Improvement:
  You'll participate in cost-reduction and energy-saving projects, coordinate problem-solving analyses, and maintain accurate record-keeping.
• Test and Validate:
  You'll prove out designs through testing, both destructive and non-destructive.
• Stay Ahead of Technology:
  You'll identify emerging technology to be integrated within the company.
• Contribute to Efficiency:
  You'll offer suggestions for improvements of operations or processes.
• Engage with Customers:
  You'll travel to customer locations to assist with design, resolve quality issues, and deliver presentations.
• Work as a Team:
  You'll collaborate with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritize Safety:
  You'll perform physical and cognitive demands promoting safety in the work environment.
• Maintain Attendance:
  You'll attend work during regularly scheduled hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Communicate Effectively:
  You'll communicate effectively and efficiently with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers.

We are recognized as a leader in the metal casting industry with more than 150 years of experience. MPS Mankato services the utility industry, and locally, we serve Agriculture, Heavy Truck, Pump, Lawn care, Oil & Gas, Rail, and other industries. We are located in Mankato, MN, and are committed to exceeding our customer's expectations through our ability to be AGILE!

• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree in Engineering or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Experie…