Product Engineering Supervisor (HydroGate Valves)
Mueller Water Products

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 Product 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 Product Engineering Supervisor, you will oversee the direction and assignment of work within your identified product group. You will be a first line leader for all product engineering 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 Product Engineers and to meet project objectives.
• Utilizes relevant industry standards and specifications to ensure compliant product development.
• Facilitates communication between local plant staff and the Corporate NPD group to drive the development and diversification of product lines.
• Maintains an updated understanding of the company's product offerings in the relevant areas to inform initial design decisions effectively.
• Cultivates positive relationships with manufacturing personnel, addressing design-related issues, implementing cost-saving measures, and coordinating VAVE projects.
• Establishes test requirements and procedures for new or modified products to ensure quality and functionality.
• Nurtures productive partnerships with approved agencies such as UL, FM, and ISO to uphold regulatory compliance and product certifications.
• Serves as a direct liaison between the sales team and product engineering 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.
• Track engineering projects and metrics and provide regular updates of project and backlog status.
• As needed, provide 2D and 3D working drawings according to requirements, ensuring timely schedule completion.
• 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 product engineering and leadership experience- or
• 2 to 5 years of excelling relevant Mueller product experience, exhibiting strong leadership qualities.

Preferred:

• Direct experience in valves, controls, or similar applicable industrial products is desirable.
• Knowledge of AWWA valve specifications.
• Knowledge of third-party certifying agencies such as UL and FM are a 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.

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.

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