Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager

Mueller; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with 5% match

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager to lead plant facilities, infrastructure, and capital projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient foundry operations.

You will manage asset reliability, budgeting, and continuous improvement while partnering with Operations and Maintenance to support production goals. The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years in a manufacturing or industrial setting with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in engineering or manufacturing with leadership.
• Experience managing capital projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, and fire protection systems.
• Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
• Develop long-term asset management, reliability, and facility improvement strategies.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production needs.
• Provide engineering support for foundry operations, including furnaces, dust collection, cooling systems, cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage engineering and facilities budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and process improvement.
• Lead and develop engineering and facilities personnel while supporting a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Asset management software

Reliability programs

Job description

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.

Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager Position Summary

Leads plant facilities, infrastructure, engineering, and capital projects to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant foundry operations. Responsible for facility systems, utilities, asset reliability, capital planning, and continuous improvement while supporting production and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plant facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, and fire protection systems.
• Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
• Develop long-term asset management, reliability, and facility improvement strategies.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production needs.
• Provide engineering support for foundry operations, including furnaces, dust collection, cooling systems, cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage engineering and facilities budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and process improvement.
• Lead and develop engineering and facilities personnel while supporting a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or manufacturing experience.
• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and facility systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, infrastructure, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with CMMS, asset management, and reliability programs.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utility, and fire protection systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Performance Indicators

• Facility and equipment reliability
• Capital project execution and budget performance
• Downtime reduction
• Maintenance and facility cost control
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Safety and environmental compliance
• Asset risk reduction and continuous improvement result

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a