Manufacturing Engineer - Royal Switchgear

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

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Royal Switchgear to develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods across the value stream, including robotics and automation. You will plan and install equipment and ensure safe operation for operators.

Key duties include leading Lean initiatives, collaborating with production and maintenance, and improving tooling and layouts. A bachelor’s degree and 2–5 years’ experience are typically required; proficiency in AutoCAD or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience planning, purchasing and installing equipment and tooling for value streams.
• Knowledge of Lean methods (5S, Kaizen) and standard work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, purchase, and install equipment/machinery to advance the value stream with robotics and automation.
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, One-piece flow, standard work).
• Serve as an engineering resource for production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

One-piece flow

Standard work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of engineered products and solutions used in the maintenance, repair, upgrade, and construction of transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure. LEADING THE WAY™ in innovation, MPS is dedicated to keeping the power infrastructure performing optimally by supplying world-class solutions to fulfill the needs of customers who maintain electrical services to consumers worldwide. We operate seventeen facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers. Learn more at www.macleanpower.com

Manufacturing Engineer - Royal Switchgear

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.
• Lead and practice Lean manufacturing initiatives within facility; 5S, Kaizen, One-pc flow, and standard work.
• 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.
• Studies and creates 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.
• Evaluate products based on specifications and quality standards.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience And Education

• Handle complex issues with little supervision.
• Possess working knowledge of subject matter.
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 5 years of experience.

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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.