Product Engineer

muellerwaterproducts; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer to track engineering projects, provide product-line support, and develop tests and manufacturing processes for improved reliability and efficiency.

The role involves creating and maintaining CAD drawings (Pro/E, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), coordinating with manufacturing and QA, and ensuring compliance with certification standards across water infrastructure products.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical engineering or related field with 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in design for manufacturing and product life cycle.
• Knowledge of ISO/ULC/FM/NSF and other certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Track engineering projects and metrics.
• Provide engineering support for assigned product lines, implementing improvements.
• Create and update Pro/E, SolidWorks and Auto CAD drawings.
• Develop tests and metrics for production reliability.
• Plan and design manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Generate BOMs, Process Sheets and Labor Routing.

Skills

Project tracking

Engineering support

Customer collaboration

Quality control tests

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pro/E

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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.

Product Engineer

The Mueller Company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and manufactures valves for water and gas systems, including iron gate, butterfly, tapping, check, plug, and ball valves, as well as dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants; pipe repair products, such as clamps and couplings used to repair leaks, as well as municipal castings, including manhole covers and street drain grates; and residential and commercial water meter products and systems. It also offers metering, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, and other products and services for the water infrastructure industry, as well as provides installation, replacement, and maintenance services on new and existing valves, fire hydrants, and service lines.

Position Summary

Track engineering projects and metrics.

Provide engineering support for assigned products lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs.

Provide Pro E, Solid-Works & Auto CAD working drawings according to requirements and completed on schedule.

Develop engineering and quality control tests and metrics for production reliability.

Uses applicable industry specifications to develop product. Coordinate all activities with approval agencies for new or modified products, as well as the associated follow-up activities.

Work with internal and external customers, such as manufacturing personnel, customer service, and the sales force to provide product support on problems related to products, processes, application, and installation of products.

Communicate and engage those customers regarding design changes, manufacturing difficulties caused by product design, and cost reduction ideas requiring product alterations and/or manufacturing improvements.

Generate Bill of Materials, Process Sheets, and Labor Routing information for assigned product lines.

Keeps informed of the company's product offerings within assigned area of involvement and support leadership for key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream map events, safety improvements, capital projects and labor efficiency improvements.

Develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and practices required for ISO certification and maintain good working relationship with approved agencies such as UL, ULC, FM, NSF, and ISO.

Plan and design manufacturing processes and metrics to measure production and increase safety, quality, productivity, product flow and reliability through innovative solutions.

Conceive, investigate, evaluate, and recommend new equipment and tooling.

Develop new production techniques and assists with troubleshooting the manufacturing process.

Develop and maintain simple, logic-based software/databases for product line needs.

Support Product Management/Engineering through development and clarification of customer needs relating to the product life cycle such as Materials, BOM's, Submittal Drawings, Configurations, New Product Development, Testing, Product Maintenance, etc.

Identify, document and present cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Education

Education: BS in Engineering Field, Mechanical Engineering preferred with 5 years relevant experience.

Required Experience

+2 years of relevant experience in design and / or manufacturing of mechanical engineered products.

Other Compensation & Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include 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 Prog