Manufacturing Engineer

MacLean Power Systems; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems, headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve industrial manufacturing methods, leveraging robotics and automation to advance the Value Stream.

The role involves designing tests, supporting maintenance, collaborating with production on tooling, and documenting processes with AutoCAD/SolidWorks. A bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years’ experience are typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; 2–5 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience with robotics and automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, and install equipment to advance the value stream.
• Conduct design of experiments and tests for process improvements.
• Provide engineering support to maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with production to improve tooling performance.
• Create and modify tooling/process drawings in AutoCAD/SolidWorks.
• Update routing standards for manufacturing processes.
• Plan workforce utilization and layout for maximum efficiency.
• Estimate production times and staffing requirements.
• Communicate capabilities and schedules to production teams.
• Coordinate with vendors for specifications and procurement.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation knowledge

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean 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.

Manufacturing Engineer - 2796

Develops, evaluates and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards.

Job Duties

• Perform a variety of engineering tasks by planning, purchasing, and installing equipment/machinery that leads the Value Stream into the future with the use of robotics and automation. Ensure equipment/process is safe when released to operators.
• Sets up and conducts design of experiments and other tests to validate engineering theories regarding process improvements, performance of equipment, and quality improvements.
• Act as an engineering resource for the technical and maintenance personnel in the engineer’s core area of responsibility.
• Consults with production personnel relative to tooling performance, scrap, and any process issues in order to improve machine efficiency and quality of the product.
• Creates and modifies tooling drawings, process drawings, charts, and graphs utilizing AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other software. Maintains documentation as required.
• Reviews and updates the routing standards as applies to the manufacturing process.
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements and workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions
• Communicate manufacturing capabilities, production schedules or other information to facilitate production processes
• Confer with vendors in order to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase and parts
• Evaluate products based on specifications and quality standards
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under direct supervision
• Handle basic issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess beginning to working knowledge of subject matter
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 5 years of experience

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.