Industrial Engineer

Mueller Water Products; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 8,100 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

PTO

Parental Leave

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Decatur, IL, is seeking a full-time Industrial Engineer to improve manufacturing processes onsite. You will lead time studies, process mapping, and value stream analyses to identify bottlenecks and drive lean improvements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standardized work and new layouts while tracking KPIs. Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, CAD/ERP tools, and data analytics is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Two years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and layouts to boost efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Develop time studies, process maps, and value stream analyses to identify bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to drive improvements.
• Lead standardized work procedures, equipment layouts, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to reduce waste and raise throughput.
• Evaluate tools, equipment, and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Track KPIs, prepare reports, and present findings to leadership.
• Support training of staff on new processes and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Job description

## Industrial EngineerApply: Decatur, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 12, 2026 (9 days left to apply): R6865**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. Industrial EngineerMueller Co. LLC in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a full time Industrial Engineer to work onsite at the manufacturing facility. Duties:* Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production layouts to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.* Develop and implement time studies, process maps, and value stream analyses to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain—to drive process improvements.* Design and implement standardized work procedures, equipment layouts, and process documentation.* Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to reduce waste, improve throughput, and support cost-reduction goals.* Evaluate and recommend tools, equipment, and automation technologies to improve efficiency.* Track key performance metrics, prepare reports, and present findings to leadership.* Support training of production and operations staff on new processes or improvements.* Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Product Engineer, or related role where the required experience was gained. Also required experience in the following:* 2 years of industrial or manufacturing engineering* Process analysis tools and methods such as Lean and Six Sigma* CAD tools such as AutoCAD for layout design and process simulation software* ERP/MRP systems and data analytics tools such as Power BI and Tableau* High-volume manufacturing or assembly environments* Safety standards and ergonomics in manufacturing settings**Salary/Pay Range:**$81,630.02-$188,244.00The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.**Other Compensation & Benefits:**Mueller offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan with 5% company match; Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP); short-term and long-term disability benefits; paid time off; Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top Up; tuition reimbursement; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.**Accommodation:**If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.Mueller collects and maintains resumes for a period of 3 years for consideration of future opportunities.