Mechanical 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. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary

At MPS the Manufacturing & Production Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical components, assemblies, and production processes to support efficient manufacturing operations.

Job Duties

- Design mechanical components, assemblies, and systems using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).

- Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs following GD&T and industry standards.

- Conduct engineering calculations (stress, tolerance stack-up, thermal, materials).

- Evaluate design concepts for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).

- Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams for troubleshooting issues.

- Assist with root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for design or process failures.

- Coordinate Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and revisions.

- Assist with prototyping, pilot builds, and validation testing.

- Conduct FMEA (DFMEA/PFMEA) and risk assessments.

- Ensure smooth transition from prototype to mass production.

- Create concepts, performance and production criteria

- Identify and select materials needed for production

- Create parts lists

- Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately

- Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)

- Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures

- Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

- 1-2 years of experience in mechanical design, production engineering, or manufacturing.

- Performs work under general supervision

- Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff

- Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter

Competencies/ Skills

- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

- Technical skills

- Vision

- Creativity

- Ability to meet deadlines

- Planning skills

- Leadership skills

Salary Range: $75k - $85k

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.