Senior Product Engineer

About the role

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Senior Product Engineer in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP's manufacturing commitment has ensured 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.

About the role

The Senior Product Engineer uses experience and in-depth engineering knowledge to solve difficult product design challenges while acting as the resident expert in the engineering department. In this role you will support your fellow product engineers in creating butterfly, ball, knife gate, water control gates and water control valves, while also working on engineering assignments yourself.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide SolidWorks, or Creo & AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion.
• Generate Bill of Materials, and Process Sheets for assigned product lines.
• Consult with and guide fellow product engineers with shop floor support for assigned products lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs.
• Lead engineering projects and implement ideas to improve engineering metrics.
• Use applicable industry specifications to develop product. Coordinate all activities with approval agencies for new or modified products, as well as the associated follow-up activities.
• Work with internal 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. May be called upon to work directly with external customers and end users.
• 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.
• 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 engineering and quality control tests and metrics for production reliability.
• 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.

Required Skills

• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills including 2D and 3D CAD, PLM databases and ERP software.
• 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.
• Working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.
• Familiarity with programming and logic sequencing.
• Travel may be required for training purposes.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar technical degree.
• 7 to 10 years of product engineering and/or manufacturing environment experience or
• 2 to 5 years of excelling relevant Mueller product experience, exhibiting strong leadership qualities.

Preferred

• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products is desirable.
• Knowledge of Solid Works, AutoCAD, and JD Edwards ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AWWA valve standards.
• Six Sigma Green Belt desired.
• undefined Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment. Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer. Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions. Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level. Ability to occasionally

Other Compensation & 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.