Foundry Process Engineer

muellerwaterproducts; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Foundry Process Engineer for its state-of-the-art foundry in Decatur, IL. You will collaborate with Foundry leadership to drive lean manufacturing, improve process capability, and deliver value to customers.

In this role you will define strategy, implement lean tools such as VSM, standard work, pull systems, SMED, and participate in special projects to expand capacity and improve quality, delivery, and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical.

Responsibilities

• Vision/Strategy: Participate in the definition and development of the business strategy and the development of the process improvement plan in support of the Foundry's overall execution.
• Manufacturing Processes: Ensure the Foundry is implementing lean tools (VSM, standard work, pull systems, SMED, TPI, equipment reliability tools, variance reduction) to maximize productivity and throughput while minimizing lead time and WIP.
• Transactional Processes: Ensure the Foundry is implementing lean tools (VSM, Transactional Process Improvement, variance reduction) to maximize productivity and minimize lead time in the front and back office areas.
• Profitability and Growth: Assist in identifying and supporting opportunities to enhance profitability and growth primarily through improved new product development and introduction processes.
• Best in Class Team: Ensure depth of high quality process engineering talent; assist in selecting, developing, leading and coaching the team to meet goals.
• Process-Orientation: Identify and implement best in class lean processes and infrastructure.
• Special Projects: Provide strategic and tactical leadership in key projects such as facility expansion or consolidation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical

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 Process Engineer

Since 1857, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been known for innovative water distribution products of superior quality. Mueller is North America's largest and only full-line supplier of potable water distribution products utilized throughout the water system from source to customer. Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe, clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities throughout North America. The broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe fittings, water meters, leak detection and pipe condition assessment used by municipalities and both the residential and non-residential construction industries.

Mueller is seeking candidates for its Process Engineer in our brand new stare of the art Foundry located in Decatur, IL at our foundry location. The Process Engineer in conjunction with Foundry leadership has responsibility for the continued development, promotion and strategically aligned implementation of the company's lean business system designed to drive world-class results in customer satisfaction, quality, on-time delivery, customer-value, organic growth, and ultimately operating financial performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Vision/Strategy: Participate in the definition and development of the business strategy and the development of the process improvement plan in support of the Foundry's overall execution.
• Manufacturing Processes: Ensure the Foundry is implementing the appropriate lean tools, e.g. VSM, standard work, pull systems, SMED, TPI, equipment reliability tools, variance reduction, etc. to maximize productivity and throughput while minimizing lead time and WIP.
• Transactional Processes: Ensure the Foundry is implementing the appropriate lean tools, e.g. VSM, Transactional Process Improvement, variance reduction, etc. to maximize productivity and minimize lead time in the front and back office areas.
• Profitability and Growth: Assist in identifying and supporting opportunities to enhance profitability and growth primarily through improved new product development and introduction processes.
• Best in Class Team: Ensure that a depth of high quality process engineering talent exists throughout the facility. Assist in selecting, developing, leading and coaching the team with the goal of meeting/exceeding targeted goals.
• Process-Orientation: Identify and implement best in class lean processes and infrastructure.
• Special Projects: Provide strategic and tactical leadership in the execution of any key special projects such as facility expansion or consolidation.

Required Skills

Critical Competencies

• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective Relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Technical Competence: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills (FMEA, DFMEA, DOE, FEA, etc.), and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively.
• Innovation: Continuously looks for better ways to satisfy our consumers, both internal and external, with incremental improvements in quality, durability, service, and cost.
• Teamwork: Is able to lead and/or participate on cross functional teams to achieve a common goal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical