Product Engineer

About Us

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 are united by shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion, and safety, and we are dedicated to solving challenges, enriching lives, and safeguarding the future.

About the Role

Mueller Water Products is seeking a Product Engineer for our Kimball, TN facility. As a key member of our team, you will configure new and existing components to meet customer requirements for butterfly, ball, knife gate, water control gates, and water control valves.

Responsibilities

• Provide SolidWorks, Creo, and AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion.
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOM) and Process Sheets for assigned product lines.
• Provide shop floor engineering support for assigned products, implementing improvements to meet customer and company needs.
• Contribute to engineering projects and improvements to engineering metrics.
• Use applicable industry specifications to develop products and coordinate activities with approval agencies for new or modified products.
• Work with internal and external customers (manufacturing, customer service, sales) to provide product support on design, processes, application, and installation issues.
• Communicate design changes, manufacturing difficulties, and cost-reduction ideas requiring product alterations or manufacturing improvements.
• Stay informed about the company’s product offerings and support key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream mapping, safety improvements, capital projects, and labor efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and practices required for ISO certification and maintain relationships with approved agencies such as UL, ULC, FM, NSF, and ISO.
• Support Product Management/Engineering through development and clarification of customer needs relating to product life cycle (materials, BOMs, submittal drawings, configurations, new product development, testing, and product maintenance).
• Identify, document, and present cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical degree or 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Outstanding PC/systems knowledge and skills, including 2D and 3D CAD, PLM databases, and ERP software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all levels of employees, customers, and outside professionals.
• Knowledge of manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management.
• Working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Travel may be required for training purposes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar industrial products.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and JD Edwards ERP systems.
• Knowledge of AWWA valve standards.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary or standing position for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform repeated gross or fine manipulation using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and ear plugs in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate constantly with others in person, via phone, or via computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at/below shoulder level.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel.

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 and 100% paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement program and student debt retirement matching.
• Well-being program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided life insurance and supplemental insurance at group rates.