Foundry Engineer

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we develop products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America. Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people-focused solutions and products. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive.

About the role

The Foundry Engineer will leverage strong technical knowledge to develop and deploy solutions for optimized productivity, asset utilization, and cost reduction. This position is integral to Mueller’s long-term growth strategy, focusing on growing and accelerating technical capabilities in its foundry operations. The role offers broad experience across foundry knowledge areas, including Metallurgy, Simulation, Lost Foam, Green Sand DISA, Tool Design, Equipment, Design, Layout, Quality, and Operations Support.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong working knowledge of foundry technical operations
• Manage key projects in support of improved foundry throughput, cost efficiency, and technology upgrades
• Support daily operations with problem definition, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Perform other related duties in Manufacturing Engineering, including:
  • Project Management
  • Capital Prioritization & Tracking
  • Engineering Tools (e.g., PFMEA, Equipment Qualification, Capacity Analysis, RCFA)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Foundry or Industrial Technologies, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Relevant work experience
• DISA Molding Equipment and Process Experience

Skills

• Team player with excellent written and communication skills
• Capital Project Management aptitude/experience
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality results
• Openness to new challenges and business environments
• Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable and demonstrable results
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Familiarity with modeling software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Magma, etc.

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