Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor at Mueller Water Products in Kimball, Tennessee

Job Description:

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP's manufacturing commitment has ensured one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.



Job Description:



As a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, you will oversee the direction and assignment of work within your identified manufacturing engineering (ME) & industrial engineering (IE) group. You will be a first line leader for all ME & IE needs for your group, maintaining relationships with direct reports as well as stakeholders within the manufacturing facility and externally. This is a working supervisory role, and the supervisor will be required to perform engineering work as necessary to achieve the goals of the department.



Primary Responsibilities:

• Directs the activities and provides guidance to ME & IE team to meet project objectives.


• Utilizes relevant industry standards and specifications to ensure compliant product development.


• Provides engineering support for assigned products lines, implementing improvements to better meet customer and company needs.


• Develops engineering and quality control tests/metrics for production reliability.


• Cultivates positive relationships with manufacturing personnel, addressing manufacturing issues, implementing cost-saving measures, and coordinating VAVE projects.


• Establishes test requirements and procedures for new or modified products to ensure quality and functionality.


• Directly supervises a team of engineers, carrying out supervisory, coaching, and performance management responsibilities.


• Serves as a direct liaison between the production team and ME & IE team to align strategies and address customer needs effectively.


• Conducts regular one-on-one meetings with team members to provide feedback, support professional development, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.


• Manages bi-annual talent management process for employees, maintaining goals of the department.


• Provides production support through fixturing, tooling, and CNC programming for assigned product lines.


• Stays informed of the company's product offerings within assigned area of involvement.


• Supports leadership for key manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, standard work events, value stream map events, safety improvements, capital projects, and labor efficiency improvements.


• Develops new production techniques and assists with troubleshooting the manufacturing process.


• Develops and maintains simple, logic-based software/databases for product line needs.


• Identifies, documents, and presents cost savings ideas with justification and ROI calculations.


• Performs additional duties as assigned to support the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Required Skills:

• Comfortable coaching and holding others accountable.


• Demonstrated ability to successfully achieve goals through influence.


• Ability to assess and train others.


• Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with all levels of employees.


• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.


• Outstanding PC/Systems knowledge and skills including 2D and 3D CAD software and PLM databases.


• Strong 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.


• Travel may be required occasionally.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical degree.


• 4 to 7 years of relevant external manufacturing engineering and leadership experience - or - 3 to 5 years of excelling relevant Mueller manufacturing experience, exhibiting strong leadership qualities.

Preferred:

• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products is desirable.


• Knowledge of AWWA valve specifications.


• Experience using JD Edward E1 ERP system a major plus.


• Six Sigma Green Belt desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in stationary position or standing position for prolonged periods and alternate between


• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.


• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment.


• Ability to constantly communicate with others to exchange information in person, via phone, or via use of computer.


• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds in weight in all directions.


• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.


• Ability to occasionally stoop, crouch, or kneel.

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