Job Description

***This salaried position is scheduled to work Monday - Thursday on 10-hour shifts***

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineer in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.

Job Description:

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, define, and lead implementation through study, method changes, and process improvements of manufacturing methods and procedures to meet manufacturing objectives. This role is responsible for designing and implementing methods for controlling manufacturing costs on equipment, analyzing data for reducing manufacturing costs, provide specialized engineering services to their department/product line, and assisting departments in accomplishment of cost reduction goals as directed by Engineering Management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials, conferring with vendors and soliciting observations from plant operators.
• Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures.
• 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.
• Perform CNC programming as required to change, 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 FMEA, 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.

Required Skills:

• Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
• CNC and tooling experience required.
• Exposure to ductile iron and stainless steel preferred.
• Knowledge of automation and robotic applications preferred.
• Possesses communications and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.
• Knowledge of dealing with complex manufacturing situations, hardware specifications, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM and technical specifications.
• Experience with machine simulation software.

Required Education/Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or other technical discipline
• Experience with capital projects scope development, justification, and management.

Preferred:

• Experience with machine monitoring and OEE optimization is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between
• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions.
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel.