Sr Product Engineer

Mueller Water Products; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Mueller Water Products in Decatur, IL, is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to lead design, development, and implementation of key product initiatives. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure timely, aligned delivery and provide technical guidance to project teams.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with five years CAD experience (CREO/SolidWorks/AutoCAD), knowledge of casting, machining, PLM/ERP, and lean Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with five years CAD experience.
• Five years mechanical design experience with CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Experience with casting, machining, CAD/CAM and ERP/PLM software; familiarity with lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead product engineering projects from design to implementation, coordinating cross‑functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance, best practices, and strategic insights to support product development decisions.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, promoting skill development and collaboration.
• Produce SolidWorks/CREO/AutoCAD drawings and BOMs; support shop floor with engineering input.
• Coordinate with approval agencies and customers to address design changes and manufacturing issues.

Skills

CAD design

CREO

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM databases

ERP software

2D/3D CAD

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.

Job Details

Sr Product Engineer Employer: Mueller Co. LLC Job Title: Senior Product Engineer Job Location: 500 W. Eldorado St., Decatur, IL 62522

SCHEDULE: 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday

Duties

• Lead product engineering projects, overseeing design, development, and implementation while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure timely, aligned delivery.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in product engineering, providing technical guidance, best practices, and strategic insights to support project teams and influence product development decisions.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers, fostering skill development, providing coaching, and promoting a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Provide SolidWorks, or Creo & AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion.
• Generate Bill of Materials, and Process Sheets for assigned product lines.
• Provide shop floor engineering support for assigned products lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs.
• Contribute to engineering projects and improvements to engineering metrics.
• Use 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.
• Remain 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 maintenance and maintain good working relationships with approved agencies such as UL, ULC, FM, NSF, and ISO.
• 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and five (5) years as a CAD Engineer or related role. Also requires experience in the following:

• 5 years of experience in mechanical design experience with CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software;
• Casting, machine, and painting processes;
• PC/Systems knowledge and skills such as 2D and 3D CAD, PLM databases and ERP software;
• Manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management;
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, such as FEMA.

Salary & Benefits

• $119,434 to $139,465
• The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.
• $79,709.00-$109,587.00
• The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.
• 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 Program (EAP), company-provided life insurance, supplemental insurance at group rates, and more.
• 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 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.

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. IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)

Accommodation

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.

About the Company

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.