Product Engineer - McWane, Inc.

In search of a Product Engineer to join our Team.

Team member will be a great project manager in the development, design, and testing of assigned valves, hydrants, and components under the direction of senior level engineering and production staff. Applies engineering principles, methods, and best practices in the design process. Manages self-well and works well under pressure and within teams. 

This salaried position offers a full suite of insurance benefits, 401(k), vacation, and holidays. Relocation package available for the right candidate. Come join our team!

M&H Valve Company is a world-class manufacturer of water and wastewater materials including fire hydrants, resilient wedge gate valves, butterfly valves and check valves. Since 1854, M&H has developed a reputation for excellence and dependability. Our extensive facilities and innovative technologies have made us a business and community leader. From state-of-the-art environmental upgrades to advanced training initiatives and community outreach, we’re working every day to make sure that M&H Valve is the best in the business. M&H Valve Company is part of Birmingham, AL based McWane, Inc.

**Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, background screening, and physical.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•  Proactively promotes The McWane Way
• Works collaboratively in a team environment and with a spirit of cooperation.
• Manages assigned engineering design projects.
• See projects through from concept to prototype to production
• Creates detailed CAD/Engineering documentation of these projects.
• Works with the Engineering Manager and Sales Management to address customer requested designs.
• Prepares product objectives and schedules for all phases of product development and introduction to manufacturing.
• When needed, processes Engineering Change Notices for related projects. Works with the appropriate parties to ensure that the ECNs are implemented. 
• Produces assembly instructions for new product designs.
• Enhances department capabilities by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests while exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Designs new valves, hydrants, components and other products as directed.
• Fabricates, assembles, and tests prototypes to verify performance of design criteria.
• Conducts engineering related tests and experiments at the direction of the Engineering Manager for products and related equipment.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
• Collaborates with Valve and Hydrants engineering teams to work on group projects.
• Participates in overall product strategy, research, and development, of new and emerging products.
• Completes special projects by clarifying project objective, setting timelines and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information, and fulfilling transactions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The individual MUST BE detail oriented, thorough and precise in the completion of tasks assigned and project related paperwork.  The individual MUST BE a self-starter with ability to take an assigned project with limited input and direction and achieve the desired goal from concept to production.  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.

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering, applied engineering, or related technical field required OR a  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied engineering, or related technical field required with minimum of two years of experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• CAD expertise required including 3-dimensional modeling using software, such as, Solidworks, ProE or AutoCad Inventor.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret mechanical drawing including dimensions and tolerances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required. Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Project preferred.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis is preferred.
• Metalworking Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Language Skills

Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.  Should be able to speak effectively to customers, management and/or other fellow employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed outside weather conditions or foundry/machine shop conditions; this includes potentially loud, hot, dusty areas with moving mechanical machinery.