Manufacturing Process Engineer
Mueller Water Products · Decatur, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $68k–$93k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 65+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Mueller Water Products (industrial) in Decatur, IL. Use of structured methodologies to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes.
- They ask for
- 65+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, Root cause, DMAIC, SPC
- Base pay
- $68k–$93k
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About the role
Required Skills
· PLC Programming
· Robotic Integration
· Strong statistical analysis background
· Manufacturing equipment integration
· Effective problem solving skills (DMAIC, 8D, RCCM, PDCA)
· Risk analysis (PFMEA, DFMEA)
· Statistical methods (SPC, Pre-Control, Capability Indices)
· Experience with capital project scope development, justification and management
· Working knowledge and experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies
· Excellent PC/Systems knowledge and skills
Required Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or similar)
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Who We Are
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.
Manufacturing Process Engineer Mueller Water Products is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineers that will apply their solid understanding of engineering principles and professional practices to contribute to the ongoing development of Mueller’s process control strategies.
Our process engineers are responsible for developing control strategies for manufacturing processes throughout the value stream.
· This will include the identification, justification and delivery of process improvement projects utilizing current best practices with a hands-on approach.
· Primary improvement focus efforts will span safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity alike.
· This position will be heavily involved with new process evaluation, justification and integration.
· 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
· This position will support manufacturing equipment integration and optimization
· Root cause analysis liaison/specialist to assist in 8-step corrective action activities
· New product and process introduction, evaluation and capability evaluations
· Use of structured methodologies to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing and engineering processes
· Participate, contribute and possibly lead in the development of our problem solving culture within the organization
· Develop and implement procedures and systems to ensure products meet our exceed customer expectations
· This is a role best suited to those who thrive in the development of systems and methodologies and not simply sustaining preexisting processes