Full Job Description
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.