Foundry Engineer

Company Overview

Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure for more than 165 years. 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.

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.

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

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

• 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.

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…