Job Description

The Mueller Company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA and manufactures valves for water and gas systems, including iron gate, butterfly, tapping, check, plug, and ball valves, as well as dry-barrel and wet-barrel fire hydrants; pipe repair products, such as clamps and couplings used to repair leaks, as well as municipal castings, including manhole covers and street drain grates; and residential and commercial water meter products and systems. It also offers metering, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, and other products and services for the water infrastructure industry, as well as provides installation, replacement, and maintenance services on new and existing valves, fire hydrants, and service lines.

Position Summary:

Develop, define, and lead implementation through study, method changes, and process improvements of manufacturing methods and procedures to meet operational excellence goals and objectives. Additionally, this position will be responsible for designing and implementing methods for controlling manufacturing costs on equipment, analyzing data for reducing manufacturing costs, provide specialized engineering services to all department centers and assisting departments in accomplishment of cost reduction goals as directed by Engineering Management.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with vendors, and soliciting observations from plant operators.
• Strong machining and fixturing Knowledge.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and Mastercam.
• Study product requirements and develop manufacturing processes through researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment and conferring with equipment manufacturers.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, then testing finished product and process capabilities and establishing standards to confirm the manufacturing process and results.
• Provide manufacturing decision making information through calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules and estimating future requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize data, information and trends to prepare product and process reports. Maintain product and process data through identified computer programs.
• Improve or update machining processes and methods.
• Support engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance by providing data and information and answering questions and providing solutions as requested.
• Implement new systems and procedures as designed.
• Utilize PFMEA, DFMEA and DOEs to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services, following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures, and requesting special services as needed.
• Develop and mentor staff and technicians and provide strong developmental support.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participation in related professional organizations.
• Direct efforts to meet and/or exceed compliance with all regulatory bodies, organizations and government requirements in the performance of position duties.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience with capital projects scope development, justification, and management.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• CNC experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automation and robotic applications preferred.
• Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of Management, employees, customers, and outside professionals.
• Knowledge of dealing with complex manufacturing situations, hardware specifications, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM and technical specifications.