Reliability Engineer

Mueller Water Products • Albertville, AL

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About The Position

Who We Are: Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

Reliability Engineer Key Responsibilities Asset Reliability & Performance Analysis Perform detailed equipment performance analysis using CMMS/EAM data, condition monitoring results, and failure histories. Develop and maintain asset health models, reliability KPIs, and performance dashboards. Conduct Weibull and statistical analyses to predict failure behavior and optimize maintenance strategies. Failure Analysis & RCA Lead technical Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, chronic losses, and defect elimination initiatives. Apply structured methodologies such as 5-Why, Fault Tree Analysis, Change Analysis, and FMEA. Validate root cause hypotheses using data, inspection results, and equipment behavior trends. Maintenance Strategy Development Build and optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using RCM principles, P-F interval understanding, and failure mode mapping. Ensure PM tasks align with failure modes and add measurable value to asset performance. Support PM optimization efforts and adjust task frequencies using data-driven insights. Engineering Support & Capital Projects Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve chronic equipment issues and implement design improvements. Provide reliability input into equipment specifications, new equipment commissioning, and lifecycle planning. Evaluate capital projects for long-term reliability impact and total cost of ownership. Work Management & Continuous Improvement Partner with maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure accurate work scoping, priority determination, and backlog quality. Analyze work management system data to identify systemic issues and opportunities for standardization. Drive improvements in MTTF, MTTR, OEE, and maintenance cost effectiveness. Other duties as required by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, electrical systems, and/or control systems.

Responsibilities

• Asset Reliability & Performance Analysis Perform detailed equipment performance analysis using CMMS/EAM data, condition monitoring results, and failure histories.
• Develop and maintain asset health models, reliability KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Conduct Weibull and statistical analyses to predict failure behavior and optimize maintenance strategies.
• Failure Analysis & RCA Lead technical Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, chronic losses, and defect elimination initiatives.
• Apply structured methodologies such as 5-Why, Fault Tree Analysis, Change Analysis, and FMEA.
• Validate root cause hypotheses using data, inspection results, and equipment behavior trends.
• Maintenance Strategy Development Build and optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies using RCM principles, P-F interval understanding, and failure mode mapping.
• Ensure PM tasks align with failure modes and add measurable value to asset performance.
• Support PM optimization efforts and adjust task frequencies using data-driven insights.
• Engineering Support & Capital Projects Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve chronic equipment issues and implement design improvements.
• Provide reliability input into equipment specifications, new equipment commissioning, and lifecycle planning.
• Evaluate capital projects for long-term reliability impact and total cost of ownership.
• Work Management & Continuous Improvement Partner with maintenance planning and scheduling to ensure accurate work scoping, priority determination, and backlog quality.
• Analyze work management system data to identify systemic issues and opportunities for standardization.
• Drive improvements in MTTF, MTTR, OEE, and maintenance cost effectiveness.
• Other duties as required by management.

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