Nuclear Program Product Engineering Supervisor

Mueller Water Products • Kimball, TN

21h

About The Position

As a Product Engineering Supervisor, you will oversee the direction and assignment of work within your identified product group. You will be a first line leader for all product engineering needs for your group, maintaining relationships with direct reports as well as stakeholders within the manufacturing facility and externally. This is a working supervisory role, and the supervisor will be required to perform engineering work as necessary to achieve the goals of the department.

Requirements

• Comfortable coaching and holding others accountable.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence.
• Ability to assess and train others.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of employees.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills including 2D and 3D CAD software and PLM databases.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals.
• Knowledge dealing with manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management.
• Travel may be required occasionally.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical degree.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant external product engineering and leadership experience– or 2 to 5 years of excelling relevant Mueller product experience, exhibiting strong leadership qualities.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products is desirable.
• Knowledge of AWWA valve specifications.
• Knowledge of third-party certifying agencies such as UL and FM are a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt desired.

Responsibilities

• Directs the activities and provides guidance to Product Engineers and to meet project objectives.
• Utilizes relevant industry standards and specifications to ensure compliant product development.
• Facilitates communication between local plant staff and the Corporate NPD group to drive the development and diversification of product lines.
• Maintains an updated understanding of the company's product offerings in the relevant areas to inform initial design decisions effectively.
• Cultivates positive relationships with manufacturing personnel, addressing design-related issues, implementing cost-saving measures, and coordinating VAVE projects.
• Establishes test requirements and procedures for new or modified products to ensure quality and functionality.
• Nurtures productive partnerships with approved agencies such as UL, FM, and ISO to uphold regulatory compliance and product certifications.
• Serves as a direct liaison between the sales team and product engineering to align strategies and address customer needs effectively.
• Conducts regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, support professional development, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Manages bi-annual talent management process for employees maintaining goals of the department.
• Track engineering projects and metrics and provide regular updates of project and backlog status.
• As needed, provide 2D and 3D working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion.
• Performs additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

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