Quality System Engineer

Mueller Water Products; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with 5% Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Short-term and long-term disability

Vacation

100% paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student debt retirement matching

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in the United States is seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to drive and support manufacturing quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with Operations, OT, Engineering, and CI teams to improve traceability, compliance, reporting, and operational performance.

Responsibilities include building and maintaining QMS/MES applications with the QA team, supporting audits, and advancing digitalization of quality records, data

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing quality, quality systems, or process control.
• Experience with MES, QMS, ERP, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Database Administrator (part of the QA and OT team) to build and maintain applications within the QMS and MES.
• Work closely with the QA Supervisor and technicians to support Quality Assurance initiatives on the production floor.
• Support process control, containment activities, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, standardized work, and QMS documentation.
• Serve as the Quality SME for MES workflows, quality data collection, traceability, and system integration activities.
• Support digitalization initiatives involving QMS, MES, electronic quality records, reporting, and manufacturing analytics.
• Coordinate and support quality-related manufacturing systems projects and process improvement efforts.
• Partner with Operations, OT, Engineering, and CI teams to improve manufacturing visibility, process stability, and quality performance.
• Assist with implementation, testing, training, and sustainment of quality-related system enhancements.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and communicate quality metrics and process performance indicators.

Skills

MES

QMS

ERP

Quality systems

Process control

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

Tools

SQL

Reporting tools

Manufacturing analytics

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.

Quality System Engineer

The Quality Systems Engineer is responsible for driving and supporting Manufacturing quality systems, process control, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role combines traditional quality assurance responsibilities with leadership and support of Quality Management System (QMS) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) initiatives to improve traceability, compliance, reporting, and operational performance. This role would work closely with the Database Administrator (part of the QA team) to build and maintain applications within the QMS and MES. The position partners closely with Operations, OT, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to drive Quality throughout the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Work closely with the Database Administrator (part of the QA and OT team) to build and maintain applications within the QMS and MES.
• Work closely with the QA Supervisor and technicians to support Quality Assurance initiatives on the production floor.
• Support process control, containment activities, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain and improve quality procedures, standardized work, and QMS documentation.
• Serve as the Quality SME for MES workflows, quality data collection, traceability, and system integration activities.
• Support digitalization initiatives involving QMS, MES, electronic quality records, reporting, and manufacturing analytics.
• Coordinate and support quality-related manufacturing systems projects and process improvement efforts.
• Partner with Operations, OT, Engineering, and CI teams to improve manufacturing visibility, process stability, and quality performance.
• Assist with implementation, testing, training, and sustainment of quality-related system enhancements.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Monitor and communicate quality metrics and process performance indicators.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in manufacturing quality, quality systems, or process control.
• Experience with MES, QMS, ERP, or manufacturing systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with manufacturing digitalization or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Knowledge of SPC, traceability systems, SQL, reporting tools, or manufacturing analytics.
• ISO/IATF quality systems experience.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal overnight travel
• Up to 20% local travel throughout the Chattanooga area.

Other Compensation & Benefits

• 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 of which may be accessed at the links provided below: IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

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 Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (www.muellerwaterproducts.com) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure.

Mueller Water Products brands include Mueller®, Echologics®, Hydro Gate®, Hydro-Guard®, HYMAX®, Jones®, Krausz®, Mi.Net®, Milliken®, Pratt®, Pratt Industrial®, Singer®, and U.S. Pipe Valve & Hydrant.