Quality and Design Engineer

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 1,600 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 nine 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.

MPS is seeking a talented Quality and Design Engineer responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance by overseeing product inspection, managing the Quality Lab operations, and maintaining ISO compliance. This role applies engineering techniques to design, maintain, or improve new and existing products and components. The engineer will interact across all organizational levels, providing training and ensuring adherence to quality documents and procedures. Successful candidates must possess strong technical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, a friendly disposition, and in-depth knowledge of the product line to effectively fulfill their responsibilities.

This role is Onsite in our Wood Dale, IL Facility.

What You’ll Do

• Administer policies and programs ensuring that the organizational products and processes meet established quality standards.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of the organization’s quality management system and monitor progress against strategic quality-related goals.
• Manage multiple quality issues (Corrective and Preventive Actions - CAPAs) from inception to resolution, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Maintaining and reporting Quality metrics to Management.
• Oversee the maintenance of the company’s ISO certification, including managing a rigorous internal audit schedule and ensuring timely resolution of corrective actions.
• Gather and analyze internal and external feedback to continuously improve processes and products.
• Interface with external labs and testing agencies (e.g., UL, CSA) as needed for compliance and product approval processes.
• Aid MSI Management in conducting on/off site quality training.
• Participate in Management Review meetings and represent the company at corporate-level engineering and quality functions.
• Utilize problem-solving and analytical skills to support Lean manufacturing initiatives and improvements.
• Engage in engineering projects and new product design initiatives, providing quality and design input.
• Create engineering documentation including product specifications, inspection procedures, and product approvals.
• Assist in assuring that products, components, and materials meet applicable industry standards and application requirements.
• Develop and coordinate testing plans for prototypes and first article samples to assess quality and performance
• Provide technical support to customers, engineering firms, MSI sales, and customer service teams.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately to maintain compliance and facilitate effective communication.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the organization.
  
  

Education

What You’ll Need to Excel in This Role

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
  
  

Experience

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• CAD skills preferred [SolidWorks & AutoCAD]
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles and their application to product design and development
• Possess working knowledge of ISO Systems. (Required: 9001, Preferred: 14001, 45001)
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of business
• Technical Windows expertise (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
• Ability to identify and seek needed information/Research skills
• Problem-solving skills
  
  

Total Rewards Offering

MPS offers a competitive compensation package; including a bonus potential based on company performance and a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth. A comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with employer match, employer-paid disability and more...

The annual salary range for this position is $70k-$85k, based on a combination of experience & qualifications.

For Us, For Family. Surround yourself with fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals who are dedicated to achieving Mission Zero: zero safety or environmental incidents.

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.