Sr Product Engineer

muellerwaterproducts; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to lead product engineering projects, supervise design and development, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

Provide guidance and draw from SolidWorks/CREO know-how for accurate drawings. The role requires 5+ years in CAD design, expertise in CREO, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD, and collaboration with manufacturing and sales to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5 years of mechanical design experience with CREO or SolidWorks.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD, PLM databases and ERP software.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools knowledge (FEMA).

Responsibilities

• Lead product engineering projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers.
• Prepare drawings and BOMs; support ISO certification.
• Interact with internal/external customers on product issues.
• Develop and maintain procedures and manuals for process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD software

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

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.

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; and
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, such as FEMA.

Salary/Pay Range:

$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.

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k pl