Job Description:

Mechanical Engineering MDP 2025



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 Mechanical Engineering MDP will receive a full-time placement in Mueller! Rotation location will be assigned based on business needs and career aspirations.


This opportunity will provide you with challenging work and accelerated growth while supporting senior management in their decision making to directly impact the business. This includes customer focused and data driven strategy implementation, goal formation, and product development to support company growth.



Mechanical Engineering Track Overview:



Our Mechanical Engineering Development Program offers experience in product design, manufacturing, application of additive manufacturing, continuous improvement, validation/testing, project management and sales support. Come explore the vast array of challenging careers available at Mueller Water Products!


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 skills
  
  


• Exceptional critical thinking and analytical proficiency
  
  


• Ability to adapt to change quickly
  
  


• Applied curiosity
  
  


• Effectively problem-solve and deliver high quality results
  
  


• Ability to communicate and collaborate across wide range of stakeholders
  
  


• Flexibility 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 Mechanical Engineering or related field
  
  


• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
  
  


• Working knowledge of mechanical design and material science
  
  


• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing processes
  
  

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. Apply Now