Senior Product Engineer

About the role

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. 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 are committed to developing 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 solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions-solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future-we are making a positive impact that will last for generations. By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application. Senior Product Engineer 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 Senior Product 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. Primary Responsibilities: Provide engineering support for assigned product lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs. Provide SolidWorks, or Creo & AutoCAD working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion. Track engineering projects and metrics. Develop engineering and quality control tests and metrics for production reliability. Use applicable industry specifications to develop products. Coordinate all activities with approval agencies for new or modified products, as well as the associated follow-up activities. Work with internal and external customers, such as manufacturing personnel, customer service, and the sales force to provide product support on problems related to products, processes, application, and installation of products. Communicate and engage those customers regarding design changes, manufacturing difficulties caused by product design, and cost reduction ideas requiring product alterations and/or manufacturing improvements. Generate Bill of Materials, and Process Sheets for assigned product lines. Remain informed of the company's product offerings within assigned area of involvement and support leadership for key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream map events, safety improvements, capital projects and labor efficiency improvements. Develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and practices required for ISO certification maintenance and maintain good working 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 the product life cycle such as Materials, BOM's, Submittal Drawings, Configurations, New Product Development, Testing, Product Maintenance, etc. Identify, document, and present cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Skills: Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools. Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills including 3D CAD software and PLM databases. Familiarity with programming and logic sequencing. Strong leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals. Knowledge dealing with manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications, and project management. Knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Travel may be required for training purposes. Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar technical degree. 7 to 10 years of product engineering and/or manufacturing environment experience. Preferred: Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products is desirable. Six Sigma Green Belt desired. Physical Requirements: Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for pr