Senior Simulation Engineer – FEA/CFD

Mueller Water Products; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being program

Job summary

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Design Engineer III – Simulation to perform FEA and CFD analyses supporting design, validation, and optimization across product lines. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience are required, with expert-level proficiency in major simulation tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and contribution to DFMEA and quality-critical applications. Illinois-based position offering strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Typically 7+ years of progressive experience performing FEA and/or CFD in industrial or mechanical design environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in simulation platforms: ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Abaqus, or COMSOL.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform FEA and CFD analyses including model setup, meshing, boundary condition definition, solving, and post-processing.
• Evaluate mechanical components and assemblies under static/dynamic loading, thermal effects, pressure, and flow conditions.
• Apply modeling practices to standard and moderately complex simulation problems.
• Deliver clear, well-documented analysis results to design, manufacturing, and project teams.
• Produce formal engineering analysis reports detailing assumptions, methods, limitations, and conclusions.
• Support work in regulated or quality-critical applications, including products used in nuclear, BPVC, and energy/power generation markets.
• Contribute to DFMEA sessions with cross-functional teams.
• Identify and communicate technical risks related to simulation results.
• Support continuous improvement of simulation standards, best practices, and workflow efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

ANSYS Fluent/CFX

SolidWorks Simulation

SolidWorks Flow Simulation

Abaqus

COMSOL

Job description

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Design Engineer III – Simulation to perform FEA and CFD analyses supporting design, validation, and optimization across product lines. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience are required, with expert-level proficiency in major simulation tools.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous analysis, and contribution to DFMEA and quality-critical applications. Illinois-based position offering strong benefits.