Manufacturing Engineer
Mueller Water Products

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.
• 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 work flow, 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.
• 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 PFMEA, DFMEA and DOE's 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 (ISO, FM, UL, TUV, NSF)

Required Skills:

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess problems/issues with manufacturing equipment
• Experience with capital projects scope development, justification and management.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools
• Outstanding 3D modeling and 2D drawing generation
• Experience generating and implementing SOPs, ECNs and DFM
• Knowledge of automation and robotic applications preferred
• Strong leadership, communications and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals
• Knowledge dealing with complex manufacturing situations, hardware specifications, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM and technical specifications
• Teamwork orientation

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection where applicable
• Protective Clothing
• Electrostatic Dissipative (ESD) Steel Toe Shoes

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Two+ years of manufacturing experience involving assembly and test operations

Preferred:

• Knowledge of CNC and PLC systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with your hands
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills
• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic (shop math), and comprehensive skills
• Proven capabilities using hand tools
• Production knowledge, mathematical skills, problem-solving skills, observational skills, communication skills, analytical skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law.

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