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 with a dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide. MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety, with a focus on vertical integration ensuring the highest standards across product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in manufacturing capabilities.

At MPS-Mankato in Minnesota, we are a leading force in the metal casting industry, guided by our True North Operating Principles and committed to exceeding customer expectations through agility. Join a team that values technical skill development, technology mastery, and growth opportunities.

About the role

As a Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing quality ductile iron castings using computer-aided design and simulation software. You will provide crucial technical support to customers, ensuring efficient and manufacturable designs. This role involves designing, developing, implementing, and analyzing technical foundry products and performing engineering design evaluations for various castings.

The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 to $87,000.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new tooling, modify existing tooling, perform gating and risering design, and create tooling CAD designs using SolidWorks.
• Perform casting simulations using MAGMA to optimize designs.
• Support the quoting process, coordinate new job startups, and lead yield improvement initiatives.
• Authorize sample and pre-production approvals.
• Provide technical support to account managers and customers, assist in designing new products, and improve existing products.
• Participate in cost-reduction and energy-saving projects, coordinate problem-solving analyses, and maintain accurate record-keeping.
• Prove out designs through destructive and non-destructive testing.
• Identify emerging technologies to integrate within the company.
• Offer suggestions for operational or process improvements.
• Travel to customer locations to assist with design, resolve quality issues, and deliver presentations.
• Collaborate with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Prioritize safety by performing physical and cognitive demands in the work environment.
• Maintain regular attendance during scheduled hours and as necessary outside regular hours.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, external organizations, and customers.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or a related field; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in CAD modeling, reading blueprints, and designing for manufacturability.
• Preferred experience in foundry processes, continuous improvement, and tooling design.
• Preferred experience using Casting Simulation Software and CNC Machining.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, assessment, and background check.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Ability to meet the cognitive and physical demands of the position, including working in the described environment.

About Us

MPS Mankato is recognized as a leader in the metal casting industry with over 150 years of experience. We serve the utility industry and locally support Agriculture, Heavy Truck, Pump, Lawn Care, Oil & Gas, Rail, and other industries. Located in Mankato, MN, we are committed to exceeding customer expectations through agility.