Manufacturing Engineer MDP

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.

At Mueller Water Products, we want to change the way people access clean, safe drinking water by manufacturing products and providing solutions that bring real value to the world, whether it’s at the source, at the plant, below the ground on the street, or in a cloud. The Mueller Development Program (MDP) is designed to support early‑career professionals through structured development opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and organized events.

Over a two‑year period, participants rotate through different roles and may relocate to various Mueller locations, gaining broad exposure that strengthens leadership capabilities, deepens technical expertise, and builds professional confidence.

Participants will engage in process design, productivity optimization, factory floor digitalization, automation integration, and data‑driven continuous improvement initiatives. This program provides cross‑functional exposure and collaboration with manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, quality, sustainability, supervision, supply chain, EH&S, and foundry operations teams. Projects focus on delivering real business value from day one, enhancing operational efficiency, supporting data‑driven decision‑making, and driving actionable insights from manufacturing systems.

• Team player and self‑starter with excellent written and communication skills
• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical proficiency
• Ability to adapt to change quickly
• Applied curiosity
• Effectively problem‑solve and deliver high‑quality results
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
• 0‑2 years of relevant work experience
• MES or Data Analytics experience preferred

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

• Albertville, AL
• Atlanta, GA
• Brownsville, TX
• Chattanooga, TN
• Cleveland, TN
• Cleveland, NC
• Decatur, IL
• Kimball, TN

Relocation assistance is provided in accordance with company policy. The start date for this position will be June 2026.

$73,000 USD

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) 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.

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.

Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.