Manufacturing Process Engineer — Large-Scale Valve Machining
McWane Pipe & Industrial · Calera, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at McWane Pipe & Industrial (industrial) in Calera, AL.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Machining, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $93k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 242 live postings that list pay, out of 677 process engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live process postings in Alabama.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 46%
- New product launch 38%
- Automation 38%
- Six Sigma 31%
- Root cause 31%
- Team leadership 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Machining, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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Full description from McWane Pipe & IndustrialAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
McWane Plant & Industrial in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help ensure smooth operations by developing and optimizing machining processes for large valve components, including rotating disk, butterfly, and EPV bodies.
You will program directly at the machine, train operators, analyze tooling and feeds, and collaborate with CAM and Continuous Improvement. This role requires strong turning experience and the ability to work safely in a heavy-industrial environment.
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