Design Engineer: CAD Prototyping & Production Improvement

MacLean Power Systems; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with employer match

Disability insurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company) in Bessemer, Alabama, is seeking a Design Engineer to design, analyze, and prototype electrical infrastructure components. You will apply CAD tools to create designs for new and existing products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance criteria.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of design experience, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2–4 years of experience.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and design documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and test prototypes for products.
• Conduct research and create design proposals for projects.
• 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.
• 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).
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD design

Prototype testing

Materials selection

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

JD Edwards

WMS

Job description

Royal Switchgear Manufacturing (a Maclean Power Systems Company) in Bessemer, Alabama, is seeking a Design Engineer to design, analyze, and prototype electrical infrastructure components. You will apply CAD tools to create designs for new and existing products and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance criteria.

Qualified candidates hold a bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of design experience, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.