Hands-On Electrical Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Quality

American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Profit‑Sharing Bonus Plan

Wellness programs

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

If you enjoy solving real-world problems in a shop-floor environment and collaborating with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Product Development teams, this is a rewarding career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on, shop-floor-oriented engineer.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to read technical drawings, specs and measuring instruments.
• Flexibility to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or travel as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.
• Monitor and analyze production processes using data-driven tools such as SPC.
• Identify issues, evaluate root causes, and develop practical solutions to improve manufacturing performance.
• Design new systems, equipment, tooling, and process improvements; support retrofits and upgrades.
• Analyze process and material test data and document improvements using structured problem-solving methods.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Product Development teams.
• Assist with employee training on procedures, equipment, quality systems, and safety practices.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support quality management system compliance.
• Serve in a supervisory or leadership capacity when needed and mentor others through training and technical guidance.
• Lead or participate in Operational Excellence, Safety, and Quality initiatives.
• Support MES projects and other manufacturing technologies as assigned.
• Interpret maintenance data (CMMS) to recommend preventative measures and reduce downtime.
• Evaluate, specify, and help implement new equipment, tools, and automated systems.
• Work directly with vendors and suppliers to explore innovations and control costs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

MS Office

Reading drawings

Shop floor

Travel readiness

Valid driver’s license

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

CAD

Automation

Robotics

Control systems

Job description

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama is seeking an Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations.

If you enjoy solving real-world problems in a shop-floor environment and collaborating with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Product Development teams, this is a rewarding career opportunity.