Foundry Engineer

Foundry Engineer

Focused on Mueller foundry engineering and operations, the ideal candidate will leverage their strong technical knowledge to develop and deploy solutions for optimized productivity, asset utilization, and cost reduction. This position is an integral part of Mueller’s long-term growth strategy, focusing on growing and accelerating technical capabilities in its foundry operations. This role will provide a broad range of experiences in various facets to accelerate the development of foundry knowledge areas and operations.

This position will offer experience across a spectrum of foundry knowledge areas, including Metallurgy, Simulation, Lost Foam, Green Sand DISA, Tool Design, Equipment, Design, Layout, Quality, and Operations Support. This role will involve leading and managing mission-critical projects in our foundry to deliver process, performance, cost, and efficiency improvements.

Primary 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
• Performs other related duties related to Manufacturing Engineering:
  • Project Management
  • Capital Prioritization & Tracking
  • Engineering Tools (ie, PFMEA, Equip Qualification, Capacity Analysis, RCFA, etc.)

Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Foundry or Industrial Technologies, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

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

Other Compensation & 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.

In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.

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