Maintenance Engineer

Mueller Water Products • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

Develop, define and lead implementation through study, method changes, and process improvements of manufacturing methods and procedures to meet operational excellence goals and objectives. Additionally, this position will be responsible for leading and assisting in the development & management of the PM/PdM program, working closely with the Reliability Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining and foundry operations, prefer six to eight years.
• Five to seven years foundry experience preferred.
• Experience with capital projects scope development, justification and management.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in reliability engineering practices.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC controls (Allen Bradley) preferred.
• Knowledge of automation and robotic applications preferred.
• Strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.
• Knowledge dealing with complex manufacturing situations, hardware specifications, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM and technical specifications.
• Strong written & oral skills at all levels required.

Nice To Haves

• CMRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage equipment PM’s designed to address specific failure modes and reduce unplanned failures to Plant equipment through early defect identification.
• Works closely with the Reliability Engineer on improvements to processes & equipment, to improve reliability & reduce downtime.
• Works with the Reliability Engineer to coach, mentor, and train maintenance personnel in precision maintenance practices.
• Works closely with Facilities Engineering to review new equipment specifications, installations, and planned maintenance.
• Provide engineering services to prepare specific job plans with detailed procedures for completion of repair in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Work with Production Engineering for “best practices” methods, for equipment layout and installation, for optimizing space and process flow.
• Creates AutoCAD drawings and sketches as needed for parts and layouts.
• Manage maintenance engineering projects from conception through execution & implementation.
• Manage all 3rd party maintenance inspections and services, including, but not limited to: Cranes, Hoists, Monorails and Runways Air Receivers Boiler Chains, Slings, Com-a-longs and lifting devices HVAC systems Mobile Equipment Infrared surveys
• Shall be the primary contact for outside contractors for maintenance related work.
• Serves as technical resource for troubleshooting and solving equipment and process issues.
• Carries out special assignments as directed by manager.
• Provides technical support to Maintenance Planners and Schedulers in developing effective work plans.
• Coordinates semi-annual shutdown work lists, projects and plans.

Benefits

• Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
• Current benefit offerings include 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, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level