Product Engineer

Mueller Water Products; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with 5% company match

ESPP

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. in Albertville, MN seeks a Product Engineer to track projects, provide engineering support for product lines, and generate CAD drawings using Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

You will develop tests and metrics for production reliability, coordinate with agencies for new or modified products, work with manufacturing and sales to resolve issues, and pursue cost savings within ISO and UL/NSF guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering Field, Mechanical Engineering preferred with 5 years relevant experience.
• +2 years of relevant experience in design and / or manufacturing of mechanical engineered products.
• Experience with Pro E, SolidWorks & AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Product testing

Kaizen

ISO compliance

Manufacturing processes

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.

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:

• 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 offersan excellent salary and benefits package.

• 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 Program (EAP)
• company‑provided life insurance
• supplemental insurance at group rates
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

Notice of E-Verify Participation:

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web‑based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.

Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.

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