Mueller Water Products · 16 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expMueller Water Products is a leader in water infrastructure solutions, dedicated to connecting communities to clean and safe drinking water. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement new technology and improvements to manufacturing processes, with a focus on reducing costs and enhancing efficiency.
Building MaterialInfrastructureWater
Responsibilities
Responsible for improving existing machining processes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Active, hands-on leader in troubleshooting and root cause analysis of operational issues especially as related to group KPI’s
Implementing new technology as part of capital projects and ensuring those projects are completed on-time, within budget, and meet the intent of the project plans
Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; as well as conferring with vendors and soliciting observations from plant operators
Work within the operational team supporting day to day problems and improvements
Key contributor and team member of New Product Development (NPD) activities; leading the manufacturing planning and execution of capital equipment, tooling, and processes
Improve manufacturing efficiency through analyzing and planning workflows, space requirements, and equipment layouts
Provide directional recommendations by evaluating production costs, reviewing scheduling practices, and estimating future requirements
Support departmental equipment by coordinating with maintenance / repair services as necessary, establishing preventative maintenance plans, and identifying critical spare parts
Direct efforts to meet and/or exceed compliance with all regulatory bodies, organizations and government requirements in the performance of position duties
Keep Safety and Quality as top priorities in all endeavors
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required in an engineering-related field
Two plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving high speed machining, automation, welding, and assembly
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals
Working knowledge of drafting and modeling software such as AutoCAD and / or Solidworks
Knowledge dealing with complex manufacturing situations, hardware specifications, quality standards, product development, CAD / CAM, and technical specifications
Preferred
Experience working with capital project scope development and justification
Knowledge of CNC programming, automation, and robotic applications
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.
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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