Design Engineer

SUMMARY: Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Product and/or process development responsibility for products assigned by the Engineering Manager.
Part/process development responsibility for new product inquiries. This includes, but may not be limited to:
Cost estimating.
Product design modifications to facilitate process limitations.
Product feasibility assessment.
Identification of special tooling requirements.
Cost development for purchased materials and services.
Capacity planning.
Development of material handling techniques
Capital investment cost projects.
Other related functions.
Engineering interface with MRP to assign part numbers, build product structures, item master, development of production standards, and other related duties.
Close communication with sales, customer service and customer personnel in processing of new product inquires.
Conduct trials and capability studies to investigate design proposals or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.), in the fields of science or engineering, from a four-year college or university; plus one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.