Foundry Process Engineer: Lean Innovation & Impact

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

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.