Manufacturing Engineer II
Mueller Water Products

Job Description

Manufacturing engineers are responsible for developing control strategies for manufacturing processes throughout the value stream. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Safety: First and foremost, we are here to ensure a safe working environment for the valued employees within our facility and every business action must be rooted in that knowledge
• Responsible for the improvement of existing machining processes
• Responsible for the planning, designing, documenting, and launching of a new manufacturing process and product line, utilizing lean manufacturing concepts; focus on heavy machining and related manufacturing processes
• Plan and design manufacturing processes and metrics to measure production and increase safety, quality, productivity, product flow and reliability through innovative solutions
• Conceive, investigate, evaluate, and recommend new equipment and tooling
• Participates in the design and ordering of new equipment, or maintain and improve existing equipment by working with Maintenance, Supervision, and Material Control
• Develop new production techniques and assists with troubleshooting the manufacturing process; May provide technical leadership and assist in training other employees and engineers
• Develop and write technical documents such as equipment performance specifications, action plans, responsibility lists, weekly project reports, work instructions, weld procedures, test procedures and other documentation to support factory operations
• Communicates and cooperates with other departments to facilitate efficient operations, particularly Product Management, Engineering and Manufacturing, regarding design, specifications, delivery and service
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and multi-task in order to meet deadlines
• Identifies opportunities for new equipment, tooling, new or improved methods/process, manufacturing techniques and etc; actively supports and drives these activities to conclusion with positive results
• Provide engineering support for assigned value streams, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs
• Provide Creo & Auto CAD working models/drawings according to requirements and completed on schedule
• Develop new production techniques and assists with troubleshooting the manufacturing process
• Generate Bill of Materials, Process Sheets, and Labor Routing information for assigned product lines.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Required Education / Experience:

• 4 year Engineering degree and/or Master's degree in a relevant field
• Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools
• Strong understanding and familiarity with varied machining processes and tools
• Knowledge of fixture and work holding design/fabrication
• Knowledge of automation and robotic applications
• Knowledge dealing with complex manufacturing-machining situations, hardware
• Experience with machine simulation software
• Ability to maintain and take ownership of industry compliance and related duties.
• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills including 3D CAD software
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• 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

Additional Details:
Relocation assistance may be offered for this position for the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status and creed.

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