Foundry Engineer

Mueller Water Products; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. seeks a Foundry Engineer to advance foundry operations, improve throughput, reduce costs, and deploy technical solutions across the casting and molding processes.

The role emphasizes equipment familiarity (DISA, Lost Foam, Green Sand), process optimization, and collaborative project execution with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Foundry or related engineering field is required.
• Relevant work experience in foundry operations is required.
• DISA Molding Equipment and Process Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of foundry technical operations.
• Manage projects to improve foundry throughput, cost efficiency, and technology upgrades.
• Support daily operations with problem definition, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Includes tasks like Project Management, Capital Prioritization & Tracking, and Engineering Tools usage (PFMEA, Equip Qualification, Capacity Analysis, RCFA).

Skills

Team player

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Foundry or related engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Magma

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 Engineer

Focused on Mueller foundry engineering and operations, the ideal candidate will leverage their strong technical knowledge to develop and deploy solutions for optimized productivity, asset utilization, and cost reduction. This position is an integral part of Mueller’s long-term growth strategy, focusing on growing and accelerating technical capabilities in its foundry operations. This role will provide a broad range of experiences in various facets to accelerate the development of foundry knowledge areas and operations. This position will offer experience across a spectrum of foundry knowledge areas, including Metallurgy, Simulation, Lost Foam, Green Sand DISA, Tool Design, Equipment, Design, Layout, Quality, and Operations Support. This role will involve leading and managing mission-critical projects in our foundry to deliver process, performance, cost, and efficiency improvements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong working knowledge of foundry technical operations
• Manage key projects in support of improved foundry throughput, cost efficiency, and technology upgrades
• Support daily operations with problem definition, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Performs other related duties related to Manufacturing Engineering:
  • Project Management
  • Capital Prioritization & Tracking
  • Engineering Tools (i.e., PFMEA, Equip Qualification, Capacity Analysis, RCFA, etc.)

Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Foundry or Industrial Technologies, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Relevant work experience
• DISA Molding Equipment and Process Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Team player with excellent written and communication skills
• Capital Project Management aptitude/ experience
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change quickly
• Effectively problem-solve and deliver high-quality results
• Open to new challenges and business environments
• Ability to translate strategic direction(s) into actionable and demonstrable results
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Magma, etc.

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offersan 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 reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

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