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Design Engineer-Product Sustaining & Manufacturing Support

MacLean Power Systems
Alabaster, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026
Job Summary

Seeking a Design Engineer to support existing product lines, engineering changes, and manufacturing operations. This role will focus on maintaining product designs, resolving quality and production issues, improving manufacturability, and supporting ongoing product development.

Job Duties

  • Maintain and update engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
  • Manage engineering changes and product design modifications.
  • Investigate manufacturing, quality, and product performance issues.
  • Support production troubleshooting and corrective actions.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, standardization, and design improvements.
  • Support product testing, validation, and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and product management teams.
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in product sustaining, design engineering, or manufacturing support.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation.
  • Experience with engineering change management and ERP/PLM systems.
  • **Familiarity with ASTM, ANSI, and IEEE standards**, particularly those applicable to electrical transmission and distribution products.
  • Experience with industrial hardware, castings, and machined components.

Competencies/ Skills

  • Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to investigate product and manufacturing issues and develop effective corrective actions.
  • Strong understanding of design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative in identifying and implementing product and process improvements.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve operational objectives.

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