Manufacturing Engineer - Renewable Energy

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - RENEWABLE ENERGY

Solar and Renewable Energy — Chandler, Arizona McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy's reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In. How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values:

We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity. We are

Employee Owned:

We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities. We Feel Like a

Family:

We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment. We are

Builders:

We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive professional to join our manufacturing team, supporting prefabrication operations for renewable energy and data center markets. This role offers hands-on exposure to manufacturing planning, estimating support, logistics coordination, and supply chain processes within a fabrication environment. Success in this role comes from curiosity, strong organizational skills, and a desire to grow within a collaborative team focused on improving efficiency, quality, and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Estimating & Procurement Support Support procurement by identifying material needs, specifications, and optimal sourcing strategies for prefab assemblies. Provide input to project budgets based on prefabrication scope and methods. Facility Scheduling Work in coordination with our self-perform partners within the facility while maintaining high safety standards. Maintain and update the electrical prefabrication internal shop calendar for upcoming shipments, ensuring a smooth production workflow with respect to incoming and outgoing steel and concrete trucks. Logistics & Coordination Coordinate the scheduling, packaging, and delivery of prefabricated materials to align with project timelines and site conditions. Work closely with procurement, vendors, and field teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries, requiring regular communication to maintain accountability to the schedule and agreed-upon terms. Maintain a tracking system for prefab components and deliveries, identifying and resolving potential delays or bottlenecks, specifically with freight brokers and their subcontractors. Receive Request for Quotes (RFQ) from shipping and material vendors while managing information effectively. Work Planning Define task sequencing, material staging strategies, and manpower requirements to optimize productivity and minimize rework within the prefabrication facility. Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles to improve flow and reduce waste. Coordinate with shop foremen, safety personnel, and quality control teams to ensure work plans account for safe workflows, ergonomic practices, and quality standards. Production Efficiency & Process Improvement Evaluate current prefabrication workflows and develop standard operating procedures to improve quality, reduce waste, and enhance productivity. Identify and implement new tools, materials, and technologies to improve prefabrication output. Work with safety and quality control teams to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. Work with the superintendent and project manager to track production rate for reporting purposes using a custom-designed technology package Quality & Process Improvement Perform quality control reviews of prefabricated assemblies to ensure compliance with project specifications and installation standards. Work with QA/QC teams to establish and uphold prefabrication quality assurance protocols. Identify areas for continuous improvement in prefabrication workflows to reduce rework and improve consistency. Implement lessons learned from previous projects and contribute to the standardization of prefabricated components. Conduct site visits to verify installation quality, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Systems, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related fields required. Interest in renewable energy, manufacturing, supply chain, construction, data centers, or electrical systems. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic team environment. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to tools like Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Revit is a plus. OSHA 10 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain upon hire). Seated in Chandler office, exposure to prefabrication and field settings. Occasional travel to project sites required. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.