Design Engineer IV - Simulation

About the role

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer IV – Simulation to join our team. This position serves as a senior technical lead in mechanical simulation, supporting static and dynamic mechanical designs used in heavily regulated industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex FEA and CFD analyses evaluating mechanical components and assemblies subjected to static/dynamic loading, thermal and thermo-mechanical effects, pressure, flow, and fluid–structure interaction.
• Apply advanced modeling techniques including nonlinear material behavior, contact, large deformation, plasticity, modal/harmonic/transient dynamic analysis, buckling/stability evaluation, fatigue/life prediction, and conjugate heat transfer/turbulence modeling.
• Serve as a technical reviewer and approver of simulation work performed by other engineers.
• Define simulation strategy, assumptions, modeling approach, and level of fidelity for new or high-risk cases at the program or system level.
• Establish and reinforce best practices for modeling assumptions, meshing strategies, boundary conditions, and result interpretation.
• Ensure simulation work is defensible, repeatable, and suitable for use in regulated environments.
• Produce formal engineering analysis reports suitable for internal approval, customer review, and regulatory use.
• Lead technical discussions and influence cross-functional decisions with design, manufacturing, and project leadership.
• Own and evaluate risk acceptance and mitigation strategies for safety-critical applications.
• Act as technical lead and mentor, guiding simulation work of other engineers.
• Contribute to design margin justification and risk assessment for safety-critical applications.
• Support technical discussions with customers and auditors as a subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Strong communication, presentation, and technical leadership skills.
• Expert-level engineering judgment on model validity, assumptions, and risk.
• Excellent design, technical, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline.
• Typically 10+ years of progressive experience performing high-complexity FEA and CFD in industrial or regulated environments.
• Expert-level proficiency across multiple simulation platforms: ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS Fluent/CFX, SolidWorks Simulation, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, Abaqus, or COMSOL (breadth across multiple platforms is strongly valued).
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Working knowledge of testing methodologies and testing processes.
• GD&T knowledge.

Skills

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Mechanical Engineering or related field – commonly associated with peer roles at this level.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python for post-processing, validation, or workflow efficiency.
• Working knowledge of iron casting, machining, rubber, and manufacturing processes.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.
• PMP certification.
• FE/EIT or PE certification.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.

Benefits

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include 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, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.