Pattern and Machine Shop Manager

McWane, Inc. is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pattern and Machine Shop Manager to lead our tooling oversight for its Anniston Operations, which includes two distinguished divisions:  M&H Valve and Tyler Union. 

• M&H Valve, is a world-class manufacturer with over 160 years of excellence in producing fire hydrants, resilient wedge gate valves, butterfly valves, and check valves.

• Tyler Union, established in 1911, is a leading manufacturer of ductile iron waterworks, fittings and appurtenances proudly serving the nation as a division of McWane, Inc.

What We Offer:

A competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Paid vacation and holiday leave

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What We Do:

                        M&H Valve: Facility Tour.                                Tyler Union:  Facility Tour.

All candidates offered employment must submit to a drug screen, physical, and background check.  

Position Summary:

The Pattern/Machine Shop Manager is responsible for tooling, fabrication, and maintenance within the foundry. This role ensures that all tooling meets stringent quality standards, aligns with production schedules, and supports cost efficiency goals. The manager works cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams to drive manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Supervise, train, and mentor pattern shop and tooling personnel.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate pattern and tooling activities to meet production deadlines.
• Enforce compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering on new product introductions and tooling design enhancements.
• Manage tooling inventory, ensuring accurate documentation, proper storage, and lifecycle tracking.

Process Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles.
• Evaluate and upgrade tooling processes and equipment to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Diagnose and resolve tooling-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Budget & Cost Control

• Develop and manage the pattern shop and tooling budget.
• Source and manage external vendors for tooling and material procurement.
• Monitor tooling expenditures and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain detailed records of tooling designs, revisions, and maintenance history.
• Ensure all tooling and processes comply with industry standards and customer specifications.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Carry out supervisory duties in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving conflicts.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in a foundry environment with a focus on pattern making and tooling.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of foundry processes, materials, and tooling techniques.
• Experience with 3D printing or additive manufacturing in tooling (preferred).
• Familiarity with ISO or other quality management systems (preferred).

Working Conditions:

• Physical activities include climbing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), balancing, walking, standing, stooping, and handling tools and materials.
• Work environment varies from office settings to plant environments that may be hot, cold, dusty, and noisy.
• Regular presence in the plant is required.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.