2024 Manufacturing Engineer Development Program

Company Overview

At Mueller Water Products, we want to change the way people access clean, safe drinking water by manufacturing products and providing solutions that bring real value to the world, whether it’s at the source, at the plant, below the ground on the street, or in a cloud.

Over the past 160 years, we've seen this mission spread beyond our wildest dreams. Today, we are a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America. So how did we reach this far? We are constantly learning through our commitments to new product development and manufacturing excellence, and we are taking those lessons in innovative ways and creative solutions that will better serve our customer, support our communities, and protect our planet.

Program Overview

This position is a part of the Mueller Development Program (MDP). This two-year program will provide a broad range of experiences to improve leadership skills, enhance technical knowledge, and build confidence. The program offers professional development opportunities, mentorship, and organized events for all MDPs. Upon completion of the program, the Manufacturing Engineering MDP will receive a full-time placement in Mueller! Rotation locations will be assigned based on business needs and career aspirations.

This program will provide you with challenging work and accelerated growth while gaining different operations experiences and influencing management decision-making. This also includes building relationships to implement strategies and processes.

Manufacturing Engineering Track Overview

Our Manufacturing Engineering Development Program offers experience across process design, productivity optimization, 3D manufacturing technology, factory floor digitalization, project management, and new product industrialization. The program further provides cross-functional exposure and collaboration with continuous improvement, sustainability, supervision, supply chain, EH&S, and quality & foundry operations functions. We are excited to offer our Manufacturing Engineering MDPs experience in our foundries to engage directly with the manufacturing process. Come explore the vast array of challenging careers available at Mueller Water Products!

During this program, participants will gain exposure to Solidworks, CREO, and AutoCAD software. Assigned projects and daily work will not be in the form of proof-of-concept work, but projects that deliver value to the business, where you are a part of the organization from day one!

Desired Skills

Team player and self-starter with excellent written and communication skillsExceptional critical thinking and analytical proficiencyAbility to adapt to change quicklyApplied curiosityEffectively problem-solve and deliver high-quality resultsAbility to communicate and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholdersFlexibility to relocate for 6–12-month rotations through at least 3 different plants (Albertville, AL, Chattanooga, TN, Decatur, IL, Cleveland, NC, or Brownsville, TX)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field0-2 years of relevant work experience

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.

At Mueller, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.

We celebrate all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensure that everyone feels a sense of inclusion, participation and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population shares our fundamental core values of We Treat Each Other with Respect, We Act with Integrity, We Value Trust, We Prioritize Safety, and We Foster Inclusion, which creates a culture that attracts top talent, forming the foundation for a great place to work!

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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.