Application Engineer (NOT AN IT POSITION) at Mueller Water Products in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Job Description:

Application Engineer (Non-IT position)


Are you an individual looking to flourish as a sales application engineer? Would you like to be part of a company involved in the transmission of clean drinking water for more than 165 years? Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening for an Application Engineer in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area. Mueller's manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world's most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people on a daily basis. Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being.


As the Application Engineer you will become an integral part of the Sales support team by developing bid prices for municipal water and wastewater treatment plants within an assigned territory. Day to day activities include tracking new projects from internet-based software, downloading plans and specs, performing the "take-off" to determine product scope and requirements, interpreting plans and specs to determine bill of materials. You will work with manufacturers' representatives or directly with contractors or engineers for recommendations, modifications, or improvements to specifications. You will develop the desired bid price after analysis of plans and specs, availability, costs, and acceptability. Additional responsibilities include formulating an accurate proposal of the company's offering, sending proposals to appropriate parties involved and follow up after the bid for feedback. You will review new purchase orders/contracts, provide details for order entry and be responsible for working with project management to fulfill contractual requirements including timely drawing submittal requirements and technical support. This position reports to the Application Engineering Lead & Inside Sales Manager for Application Engineers. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT AN IT TYPE ROLE OR POSITION.


Duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare accurate and complete product quotations & proposals.


• Read product specifications. Check to ensure that proposals are accurate, complete, and definitive.


• Ensure that the proposals are provided to the proper parties on a timely and accurate basis to satisfy bid deadlines.


• Meet the intent of the customer's specifications by applying the Company's products to their best advantage, while at the same time protecting the Company's interest.


• Provide support needed to resolve customer complaints and issues including all paperwork and follow up until process is complete.


• Support and act as liaison between outside sales representatives/customers and various manufacturing locations. Work closely with Planners and Manufacturing Department Heads to provide current information on expedite requests and lead times.


• Engage in opportunistic and add-on sales activities, including developing custom designs of the aforementioned equipment to coincide with regional market needs.


• Carry out additional job responsibilities and duties as required.

Required Skills:


Skills include strong organization skills, time management, can quickly learn and apply knowledge, customer focused, timely decision making, self-motivated, team player and ability to multitask.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in engineering, technology, business, or sales-related discipline.


• Must have a strong technical background, including reading drawings, equipment specifications, and bill of materials.


• Proven ability to initiate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe.


• Must have good technical aptitude & be able to read and interpret drawings.


• Must have good time management.


• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and accuracy is a must have; ability to analyze information, good problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two or more years inside sales or customer service experience


• Intermediate computer experience with ability to quickly learn and navigate new computer programs.


• Experience in mainframe programs that include inventory control - such as AS400/JD Edwards (JDE, E1).


• Experience with phone-based customer service support systems.

Primary work hours will be Monday through Friday. Work hours will vary based on customer requirements. This position is salaried exempt and does not qualify for overtime pay. This position is a hybrid position with a required 2-3 days in the office per week.


Individuals interested in this position should apply through the Mueller Water Products' Career Portal (https://muellerwaterproducts.com/careers) or the website where this position is being viewed. Resumes mailed, faxed, or dropped off will not be reviewed. Mueller will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process. No recruiter contacts please.


Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical and dental insurance, 401K plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan program, short-term disability benefits, vacation, tuition reimbursement program, company-provided life insurance, long-term disability, and supplement insurance at group rates, and much more.


Mueller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now