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MPI Design Engineer

McWane Pipe & Industrial
paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Exeter
25500 Road 204 (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
Company Description

What We Live By...

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920. Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust. All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors. Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, "What does this mean for me?" This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle. Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are...

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is "easiest to do business with". We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants. We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

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.

Job Description

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Design Engineerbased 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.

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.
Qualifications

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.

Education and/or Experience

  • 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

Annual Salary Range: $70,304 - $75,000

Additional Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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