Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager

Mueller Water Products•Chattanooga, TN

17d

About The Position

The Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager leads plant facilities, infrastructure, engineering, and capital projects to support safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant foundry operations. The role is responsible for facility systems and utilities, asset reliability, capital planning, and continuous improvement while supporting production and business objectives. The manager oversees plant utility systems and facility improvements, provides engineering support for foundry equipment and operations, and works with Operations and Maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime. The role also manages budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors; leads engineering and facilities personnel; and supports a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
At least 5 years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or manufacturing experience.
Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and facility systems.
Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, infrastructure, reliability, and safety requirements.
Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with CMMS, asset management, and reliability programs.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utility, and fire protection systems.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Manage plant facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems, including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, and fire protection systems.
Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
Develop long-term asset management, reliability, and facility improvement strategies.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production needs.
Provide engineering support for foundry operations, including furnaces, dust collection, cooling systems, cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
Manage engineering and facilities budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and process improvement.
Lead and develop engineering and facilities personnel while supporting a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.