Position Summary
This position will help build the design and modeling foundation of MPI鈥檚 product portfolio. These products will be manufactured at our Alabama Dynamics location, in Calera, AL, where standardization of best practices and formatting will be fundamental. The MPI division is generating significant growth, requiring collaboration with several sister divisions as internal product knowledge and development mature. The person hired will help develop baseline models/drawings packages in standard formatting for each product line, create best practices and work instructions, and communicate regularly with Manufacturing and Product Management.
Position
Designer
Location
Calera, AL
Reports to
Engineering Director
Scope of Responsibilities
- Support technical product engineers in the development of new and existing products and/or technologies within the MPI product portfolio.
- Perform PLM documentation work: filing ECO/DCOs, creating procedures, work instructions, etc.
- Analyze design solutions using engineering software tools and statistical methods.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with equipment functionality, safety, COGs and manufacturing scalability.
- Works closely with engineers, manufacturing, and sales to ensure collaborative design systems.
- Performs checking procedures as appropriate to the discipline and assigned by the Engineering Manager/Director.
- Work with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as needed.
- Follow ISO procedures to ensure consistent and documented product release.
- Maintain a positive and efficient work environment built on a creative exchange of information, ideas, and techniques throughout the organization.