Machining Engineer - 2296

MacLean Power Systems • Mankato, MN

20d • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Headquartered in Fort Mill, SC, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a global leader and standalone manufacturer of mission-critical components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. With over 1,600 dedicated team members and nine production facilities across North America, we set the standard for quality, responsiveness, and safety through our commitment to vertical integration and continuous investment. At our Mankato, MN facility, we are a leading force in the metal casting industry, building the components that move, feed, power, and heal the world. When you drive to work, you pass over 100 iron castings that we proudly helped create. Our Culture: We embody respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are also deeply committed to excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative. We are strongly committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations through our ability to be agile. At MPS-Mankato, we don't just offer jobs; we offer careers that involve developing technical skills, mastering technologies, and discovering opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• BS or BE in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Mastercam experience is required
• Proven experience with Mill-Turn and Horizontal Mill machines
• Ability to work unsupervised, take initiative, and teach others
• Knowledge of a large variety of inspection equipment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mazatrol on Mazak Mill-Turns
• Experience in hydraulic fixture design
• Solidworks and CMM experience
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and the iron foundry process
• Involvement in capital investment projects or automation
• Experience machining castings

Responsibilities

• CNC Programming: Create and optimize programs for Mazak Mill-turns, Makino Horizontal Mills, and Haas mills/lathes
• Fixture Design: Design and order components for robust fixtures for new parts
• Process Optimization: Lead efforts to improve existing machining processes and assist in new part setups
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve both production quality issues and maintenance problems alongside our Maintenance team
• Collaboration: Partner with Design Engineers to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability (DFM)
• Quoting: Accurately quote machining cycle times for planning and estimation

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $85,000 - $95,000
• Great benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more
• On-the-job training: Become an expert in your field with paid training
• Growth opportunities: Advance your career with cross-training and tuition reimbursement
• A strong company culture: We value integrity, innovation, and our people. We're committed to giving back to the community and creating a positive work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees