Mechanical Engineer MDP (Atlanta)

Mechanical Engineer MDP

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. 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. 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.

The Mueller Development Program (MDP) is designed to support early-career professionals through structured development opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and organized events. Over a two-year period, participants rotate through different roles and may relocate to various Mueller locationsgaining broad exposure that strengthens leadership capabilities, deepens technical expertise, and builds professional confidence. Rotations, lasting between 6 to 12 months, are determined based on functional area, business needs, and individual career aspirations. This structure allows participants to gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines within the field across our various sites, including Albertville, AL; Atlanta, GA; Brownsville, TX; Chattanooga, TN; Cleveland, TN; Cleveland, NC; Decatur, IL; and Kimball, TN. Relocation assistance is provided in accordance with company policy. The start date for this position will be January 2026.

As an MDP participant, you will contribute to meaningful work from day onecollaborating with leaders to implement strategies, optimize processes, drive change, and build relationships across the organization. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be offered a full-time role within your field of work.

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 a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications :

Mueller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. At Mueller, we embrace diversity and inclusion. 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!

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. 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.

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.

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.