Mueller Water Products · 12 hours ago
Tooling Engineer
Albertville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelMueller Water Products, Inc. has been a leader in water infrastructure for over 165 years. They are seeking a Tooling Engineer who will be responsible for designing and developing tooling for molding processes, supporting manufacturing operations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure tooling meets production needs.
Building MaterialInfrastructureWater
Responsibilities
Design and engineer patterns, tooling, coreboxes, flasks, matchplates, and fixtures for Lost Foam and green sand molding processes
Develop gating, riser, venting, and pattern layouts to meet metallurgical, dimensional, and surface finish requirements
Specify tooling materials, coatings, and construction methods appropriate for production volume, process capability, and foundry environment
Support additive-manufactured tooling, hybrid tooling, and traditional pattern construction methods
Collaborate with foundry operations to ensure tooling is manufacturable, maintainable, and optimized for production throughput
Support tooling tryouts, first-article runs, and production launch activities
Troubleshoot tooling-related casting defects such as misruns, porosity, erosion, burn-in, mold shift, and dimensional non-conformance
Lead tooling modifications and continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, scrap, and cycle time
Create and maintain tooling drawings, BOMs, specifications, and change documentation
Participate in DFMEA/PFMEA activities related to tooling and molding processes
Support simulation activities (e.g., mold fill/solidification analysis) to validate tooling concepts prior to build
Ensure tooling designs comply with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry specifications
Work closely with Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and external tooling suppliers
Support cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives related to tooling design and reuse
Provide technical guidance to pattern shops and external vendors during tool fabrication
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in foundry tooling, pattern design, or molding processes supporting Lost Foam and/or green sand molding operations
Practical working knowledge of pattern construction, gating and risering, mold design, and tooling functionality in a production foundry environment
Ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T
Experience using 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, NX, or similar) for tooling and pattern design
Strong understanding of casting fundamentals including metal flow, solidification, shrinkage, and defect prevention
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot tooling-related casting issues on the foundry floor
Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with additive manufacturing for tooling or patterns
Familiarity with casting simulation tools (e.g., MAGMA, ProCAST, FLOW-3D)
Experience supporting high-volume production foundries or automated molding lines
Knowledge of tooling cost estimating and supplier management
Hands-on experience with tooling tryouts and shop-floor troubleshooting
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
Company
Mueller Water Products
Mueller Water Products is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services.
Founded in 1857
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2006-05-26IPO
Leadership Team
Marietta Zakas
Chief Executive Officer
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Paul McAndrew
President and Chief Operating Officer
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