MPI Design Engineer

McWane Plant & Industrial • Exeter, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Design Engineer based out of the Exeter, CA location who will prepare detailed drawings of water control devices (slide gates, canal gates, radial gates, butterfly valves, flap gates, agricultural products, etc.), including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. Drafters prepare technical drawings used to create various products and components. Many drafters operate CADD (computer-aided design and drafting) systems for 2D drafting/Design & 3D Modeling. However, knowledge of traditional pencil-and-paper drafting techniques is still useful for professionals in the field.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Professional conduct at all times when acting on behalf of McWane Plant & Industrial, LLC.
• Strict adherence to McWane's Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement strategic process improvements.
• Must possess an excellent multi-faceted functional knowledge of drafting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize while resolving unplanned issues and continuing to execute a plan for overall departmental improvement.
• Strong ability to think critically and make effective decisions in high-pressure environment.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, and discretion.
• Comfortable in group presentations and having the ability to effectively lead meetings.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Comprehensive and working knowledge of drafting.
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Creative self-starter and problem solver with tolerance for ambiguity.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Advanced computational skills required.
• Advanced math reasoning required.
• Computer Skills
• AutoCAD, Inventor or Solidworks
• Microsoft Office
• Experience with manufacturing software D365
• Mathematics Skills
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed design drawings for water control equipment and devices using computer-assisted drafting (CAD) equipment (2D Drafting/Design & 3D Modeling).
• Identify and implement drafting process improvements and best practices to drive process excellence and eliminate errors.
• Maintains confidentiality of all drafting information.
• Follow all safety and working rules.
• Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and ethical work environment.
• Requires some possible travel.
• Maintain a positive attitude and contribute towards a quality environment.
• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with Waterman’s Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Coordinate with and consult other workers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs and the procedures and instructions to be followed.
• Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed components or water control devices using computer-assisted equipment.
• Modify and revise designs of existing drawings.
• Design scaled drawings.
• Confer with customer representatives based upon Engineers submittal review comments or questions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes and how they work.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits include 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, 3 week vacation accrual the first year, a semi-monthly pay schedule, M-F day shift.
• 401k plan and company health insurance plans, Education Assistance, Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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