Design Engineer III - Simulation
About The Position
Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Design Engineer III – Simulation. For over 160 years, MWP's manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Design Engineer III – Simulation, you will independently perform finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to support the design, validation, and optimization of mechanical components and assemblies. You will apply established modeling practices to standard and moderately complex problems, delivering high-quality analysis that supports engineering decisions across Mueller's product lines.
Requirements
- Strong communication and technical presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound engineering judgment within known modeling frameworks.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- Typically 7+ years of progressive experience performing FEA and/or CFD in industrial or mechanical design environments.
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more simulation platforms: ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Abaqus, or COMSOL.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Working knowledge of testing methodologies, testing processes, and standards.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Experience with MATLAB and/or Python for post-processing, validation, or workflow automation.
- GD&T knowledge.
- Working knowledge of casting, machining, and manufacturing processes.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.
- FE/EIT or PE certification.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform FEA and CFD analyses including model setup, meshing, boundary condition definition, solving, and post-processing.
- Evaluate mechanical components and assemblies subjected to static and dynamic loading, thermal effects, pressure, and flow conditions.
- Apply established modeling practices and methodologies to standard and moderately complex simulation problems.
- Support design decisions by delivering clear, well-documented analysis results to design, manufacturing, and project teams.
- Produce formal engineering analysis reports for internal use, documenting assumptions, methods, limitations, and conclusions.
- Support work in regulated or quality-critical applications, including products used in nuclear, BPVC, and energy/power generation markets.
- Contribute to design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) sessions with cross-functional teams.
- May provide peer input or informal review of simulation work performed by others.
- Identify and communicate technical risks related to simulation results.
- Support continuous improvement of simulation standards, best practices, and workflow efficiency.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k plan with 5% Company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- short-term and long-term disability benefits
- vacation
- 100% paid parental leave
- tuition reimbursement program
- student debt retirement matching
- well-being program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-provided life insurance
- supplemental insurance at group rates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
