Manufacturing Process Engineer

Mueller Water Products•Decatur, IL

9d•$67,568 - $92,906•Onsite

About The Position

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer that will apply their solid understanding of engineering principles and professional practices to contribute to the ongoing development of Mueller’s process control strategies. Our process engineers are responsible for developing control strategies for manufacturing processes throughout the value stream. This will include the identification, justification and delivery of process improvement projects utilizing current best practices with a hands-on approach. Primary improvement focus efforts will span safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity alike. This position will be heavily involved with new process evaluation, justification and integration. Safety: First and foremost we are here to ensure a safe working environment for the valued employees within our facility and every business action must be rooted in that knowledge. This position will support manufacturing equipment integration and optimization. Root cause analysis liaison/specialist to assist in 8-step corrective action activities. New product and process introduction, evaluation and capability evaluations. Use of structured methodologies to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes. Participate, contribute and possibly lead in the development of our problem solving culture within the organization. Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations. This is a role best suited to those who thrive in the development of systems and methodologies and not simply sustaining preexisting processes.

Requirements

PLC Programming
Robotic Integration
Strong statistical analysis background
Manufacturing equipment integration
Effective problem solving skills (DMAIC, 8D, RCCM, PDCA)
Risk analysis (PFMEA, DFMEA)
Statistical methods (SPC, Pre-Control, Capability Indices)
Experience with capital project scope development, justification and management
Working knowledge and experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Excellent PC/Systems knowledge and skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or similar)
2-7 Years of professional experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Identification, justification and delivery of process improvement projects utilizing current best practices with a hands-on approach.
Primary improvement focus efforts will span safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity alike.
Heavily involved with new process evaluation, justification and integration.
Support manufacturing equipment integration and optimization.
Root cause analysis liaison/specialist to assist in 8-step corrective action activities.
New product and process introduction, evaluation and capability evaluations.
Use of structured methodologies to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes.
Participate, contribute and possibly lead in the development of our problem solving culture within the organization.
Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.