Foundry Engineer

muellerwaterproducts; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

ESPP

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

EAP

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Foundry Engineer to lead and optimize foundry operations, driving throughput, cost efficiency and technology upgrades. You will manage projects, support daily operations with root cause analysis, and apply PFMEA, equipment qualification, and RCFA tools to deliver measurable improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in a foundry or engineering field with DISA molding experience and strong technical communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foundry or Industrial Technologies, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Relevant work experience and DISA Molding Equipment experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Magma.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of foundry technical operations.
• Manage key projects to improve throughput, cost efficiency and technology upgrades.
• Support daily operations with problem definition, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Perform related duties in Manufacturing Engineering: Project Management and Capital Prioritization & Tracking.
• Utilize engineering tools (PFMEA, Equipment Qualification, Capacity Analysis, RCFA).

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Presentation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Foundry/Engineering

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. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

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:

• 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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