Mueller is seeking candidates for its Process Engineer in our brand new stare of the art Foundry located in Decatur, IL at our foundry location. The Process Engineer in conjunction with Foundry leadership has responsibility for the continued development, promotion and strategically aligned implementation of the company’s lean business system designed to drive world-class results in customer satisfaction, quality, on-time delivery, customer-value, organic growth, and ultimately operating financial performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Vision/Strategy: Participate in the definition and development of the business strategy and the development of the process improvement plan in support of the Foundry’s overall execution.
Manufacturing Processes: Ensure the Foundry is implementing the appropriate lean tools, e.g. VSM, standard work, pull systems, SMED, TPI, equipment reliability tools, variance reduction, etc. to maximize productivity and throughput while minimizing lead time and WIP.
Transactional Processes: Ensure the Foundry is implementing the appropriate lean tools, e.g. VSM, Transactional Process Improvement, variance reduction, etc. to maximize productivity and minimize lead time in the front and back office areas.
Profitability and Growth: Assist in identifying and supporting opportunities to enhance profitability and growth, primarily through improved new product development and introduction processes.
Best in Class Team: Ensure that a depth of high quality process engineering talent exists throughout the facility. Assist in selecting, developing, leading and coaching the team with the goal of meeting/exceeding targeted goals.
Process-Orientation: Identify and implement best in class lean processes and infrastructure.
Special Projects: Provide strategic and tactical leadership in the execution of any key special projects such as facility expansion or consolidation.
Required Skills
Critical Competencies
Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective
Relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Technical Competence: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills (FMEA, DFMEA, DOE, FEA, etc.), and judgment to accomplish a result or to accomplish one's job effectively.
Innovation: Continuously looks for better ways to satisfy our consumers, both internal and external, with incremental improvements in quality, durability, service, and cost.
Teamwork: Is able to lead and/or participate on cross functional teams to achieve a common goal.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline and experience.
5+ years experience in manufacturing environment involving high speed machining and foundry operations.
Strong working knowledge and experience in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools.
Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of employees, customers and outside professionals.
Knowledge dealing with complex manufacturing situations, quality standards, product development, CAD/CAM, technical specifications and project management



Salary/Pay Range
The compensation range above reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment as of the date of posting. Individual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the role, professional experience, job-related skills, achievements, and/or work location. The range listed is only one component of the total compensation package offered to candidates.



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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