Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical

AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
18 days ago

Job Description

At AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company, we're proud to manufacture some of the most critical products in waterworks, energy, and infrastructure, including ductile iron and spiral-weld pipe. We're looking for a hands-on Electrical Manufacturing Engineer to help drive quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing operations. If you enjoy solving real-world problems, working directly in a manufacturing environment, and seeing the results of your work on the shop floor, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding and impactful career. What You'll DoProvide technical support to manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost control.Monitor and analyze production processes using data-driven tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC).Identify issues, evaluate root causes, and develop practical solutions to improve manufacturing performance.Design new systems, equipment, tooling, and process improvements; support retrofits and upgrades.Analyze process and material test data and document improvements using structured problem-solving methods.Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services, and Product Development teams.Assist with employee training on procedures, equipment, quality systems, and safety practices.Participate in internal and external audits and support quality management system compliance.Serve in a supervisory or leadership capacity when needed and mentor others through training and technical guidance.Lead or participate in Operational Excellence, Safety, and Quality initiatives.Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) projects and other manufacturing technologies as assigned.Interpret maintenance data (CMMS) to recommend preventative measures and reduce downtime.Evaluate, specify, and help implement new equipment, tools, and automated systems.Work directly with vendors and suppliers to explore innovations and control costs.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited programStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholdersStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsComfort working in an industrial manufacturing environmentWillingness to be a hands-on, shop-floor-oriented engineerProficiency with standard software tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, and measuring instrumentsFlexibility to work occasional extended hours, weekends, or travel as neededValid driver's licensePreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with PLCs, automation, robotics, CAD, or control systemsBackground in electrical systems, machine shops, tooling, IT, or maintenanceGraduate education, professional certifications, or Professional Engineering (PE) licenseLeadership or project management experience in a manufacturing settingAMERICAN Benefits:401(k) Plan with Company MatchQuarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus PlanEagan Center for WellnessMedical, Dental, and Supplemental VisionTuition ReimbursementPaid Vacation and HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramAbout AMERICAN:Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.EOE/VETS/DISABILITYDDNP

Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, AL
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)unmatched
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
  • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Materials Testingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Natural Gasunmatched
  • Oil and Gasunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Analysisunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Retrofitunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Statistical Process Controlunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Drawingunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Test Dataunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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