Senior Product Engineer

Mueller Water Products • Kimball, TN

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About The Position

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills including 3D CAD software and PLM databases.
• Familiarity with programming and logic sequencing.
• Strong leadership, 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.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Travel may be required for training purposes.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• 7 to 10 years of product engineering and/or manufacturing environment experience.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products is desirable.
• Six Sigma Green Belt desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for assigned product lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs.
• Provide SolidWorks, or Creo & AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion.
• Track engineering projects and metrics.
• Develop engineering and quality control tests and metrics for production reliability.
• Use applicable industry specifications to develop products.
• Coordinate all activities with approval agencies for new or modified products, as well as the associated follow-up activities.
• Work with internal and external customers, such as manufacturing personnel, customer service, and the sales force to provide product support on problems related to products, processes, application, and installation of products.
• Communicate and engage those customers regarding design changes, manufacturing difficulties caused by product design, and cost reduction ideas requiring product alterations and/or manufacturing improvements.
• Generate Bill of Materials, and Process Sheets for assigned product lines.
• Remain informed of the company’s product offerings within assigned area of involvement and support leadership for key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream map events, safety improvements, capital projects and labor efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and practices required for ISO certification maintenance and maintain good working relationships with approved agencies such as UL, ULC, FM, NSF, and ISO.
• Support Product Management/Engineering through development and clarification of customer needs relating to the product life cycle such as Materials, BOM’s, Submittal Drawings, Configurations, New Product Development, Testing, Product Maintenance, etc.
• Identify, document, and present cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees