Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager

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Chattanooga, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Greentech • Other
The Role
Leads foundry facilities, infrastructure, utilities, reliability, engineering, and capital projects. Manages facility systems, equipment installations, budgets, contractors, vendors, and compliance while improving uptime, energy efficiency, safety, and production support. Partners with operations and maintenance teams, develops asset management strategies, reduces downtime and costs, and leads engineering and facilities personnel.
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Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

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

Foundry Electrical Engineering Manager

Position Summary
Leads plant facilities, infrastructure, engineering, and capital projects to ensure safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant foundry operations. Responsible for facility systems, utilities, asset reliability, capital planning, and continuous improvement while supporting production and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage plant facilities, infrastructure, and utility systems including electrical, HVAC, compressed air, water, gas, and fire protection systems.
  • Lead capital projects, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvements from planning through commissioning.
  • Develop long-term asset management, reliability, and facility improvement strategies.
  • Partner with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support production needs.
  • Provide engineering support for foundry operations, including furnaces, dust collection, cooling systems, cranes, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, building, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage engineering and facilities budgets, capital expenditures, contractors, and vendors.
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction, energy efficiency, and process improvement.
  • Lead and develop engineering and facilities personnel while supporting a positive safety culture and effective labor relations.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or manufacturing experience.
  • Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and facility systems.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, infrastructure, reliability, and safety requirements.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
  • Experience with CMMS, asset management, and reliability programs.
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utility, and fire protection systems.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Performance Indicators
  • Facility and equipment reliability
  • Capital project execution and budget performance
  • Downtime reduction
  • Maintenance and facility cost control
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Safety and environmental compliance
  • Asset risk reduction and continuous improvement result

Other Compensation & Benefits:

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k 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. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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 identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. 

Notice of E-Verify Participation:

This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.  

 

Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.   

 

IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish) 

 

E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish) 

Accommodation:

If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of engineering, facilities, maintenance, or manufacturing experience
  • Leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  • Experience managing capital projects, contractors, budgets, and facility systems
  • Strong knowledge of industrial utilities, infrastructure, reliability, and safety requirements
  • Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Foundry, heavy manufacturing, or industrial experience
  • Professional Engineer license
  • Experience with CMMS, asset management, and reliability programs
  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, utility, and fire protection systems
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Mueller Water Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mueller Water Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Mueller Water Products.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad, spanning medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision alongside HSAs/FSAs, EAP access, and virtual-care options. Recent enhancements are described across fertility support, hearing-aid coverage, medically necessary wigs, expanded virtual care, and reduced cost-sharing for some behavioral health services.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as strong, anchored by a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match. Ownership participation is also emphasized through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) referenced across company materials and postings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and incentive bonus opportunities are presented as common components of total compensation. Variable pay is portrayed as meaningful enough to be repeatedly paired with base pay when describing overall rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Atlanta, GA
720 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product and services portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, pipe repair, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure™.

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