Lean Manufacturing Engineer – CNC & Automation Leader

muellerwaterproducts; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Kimball, TN facility. You will develop and lead manufacturing methods, control costs, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating processes, implementing SOPs, studying product requirements, and ensuring quality. This role requires CNC programming, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and experience with metals such as ductile iron and stainless steel.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Excellent PC/Systems knowledge.
• CNC programming and tooling experience.
• Experience with ductile iron and stainless steel preferred.
• Knowledge of automation and robotic applications preferred.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials, conferring with vendors and soliciting observations from plant operators.
• Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Study product requirements and develop manufacturing processes through researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment and conferring with equipment manufacturers.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, then testing finished product and process capabilities and establishing standards to confirm the manufacturing process and results.
• Provide manufacturing decision making information through calculating production, labor and material costs, reviewing production schedules and estimating future requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data, information, and trends to prepare product and process reports. Maintain product and process data through identified computer programs.
• Perform CNC programming as required to change, improve, or update machining processes and methods.
• Support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance by providing data and information and answering questions and providing solutions as requested.
• Implement new systems and procedures as designed.
• Utilize FMEA, DFMEA and DOEs to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, and requesting special services as needed.
• Develop and mentor staff and technicians and provide strong developmental support.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participation in related professional organizations.
• Direct efforts to meet and/or exceed compliance with all regulatory bodies, organizations, and government requirements in the performance of position duties.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

PC/Systems knowledge

CNC programming

Automation

Robotics

Communication

Job description

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Kimball, TN facility. You will develop and lead manufacturing methods, control costs, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include evaluating processes, implementing SOPs, studying product requirements, and ensuring quality. This role requires CNC programming, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and experience with metals such as ductile iron and stainless steel.