Senior Design Engineer - FEA/CFD Simulation

Mueller Water Products; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 79,709 - 109,587; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Design Engineer III – Simulation to execute finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics simulations. This role involves evaluating and optimizing mechanical components under various conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in FEA and CFD, and expertise in platforms like ANSYS and SolidWorks. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of progressive experience in FEA and CFD.
• Expert-level proficiency in at least one simulation platform.
• Working knowledge of testing methodologies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform FEA and CFD analyses including model setup and post‑processing.
• Evaluate mechanical components under various conditions.
• Produce formal engineering analysis reports.

Skills

Strong communication and technical presentation skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Sound engineering judgment

Expert proficiency in simulation platforms (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks)

Team collaboration skills

Knowledge of GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

SolidWorks Simulation

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Design Engineer III – Simulation to execute finite element analysis and computational fluid dynamics simulations. This role involves evaluating and optimizing mechanical components under various conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience in FEA and CFD, and expertise in platforms like ANSYS and SolidWorks. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous parental leave.