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.

Quality Analyst

In this role, you will apply established quality criteria, regulatory standards, measurement skills, and keen attention to detail to ensure conformance of incoming materials and finished product. You will ensure that our customers receive the world’s finest Resilient Wedge Gate Valves for water utility applications. Your skills will be put to the test in a fast-paced environment where we assemble materials from multiple domestic and international vendors. Our goal is not only to provide the world’s finest water valves, but also to establish and maintain best-in-class quality management practices to support the production of the next generation of water infrastructure products. These products are critical for delivering clean and safe drinking water to communities across North America.  Our manufacturing methods include foundry (ductile iron), machining, powder coating, assembly, and other external processes. We maintain an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system and require quality inspections and testing for internal processes, purchased components, and finished products. Across these processes, the ideal candidate will collaborate and support the quality, manufacturing, and materials management teams to sustain and continuously improve Mueller’s Quality Management System.

Primary Responsibilities:

Inspect parts and components as received for conformance to specifications.Audit finished goods shipments for adherence to standards.Inspect final assemblies for defects and conformance to specifications.Participate in 3rd party inspection processes.Inspect international shipments.Engage and support manufacturing technicians and management to implement best practices for audit and inspection processes..Participate in cross-functional teams for problem solving and process improvement.Support activities related ISO Certifications, Recertification's, and Non-conformance reviews to ensure Chattanooga Plant’s QMS conformance to ISO 9001:2015 standards.Participate in the internal audit and layered process audit function.Execute corrective action plans.Support 3rd party audits, witness testing of product, and QMS audits at the Chattanooga Plant.Review and analyze product and material specifications to ensure regulatory conformance of finished products.Interact with materials management, supply chain management, and vendors to ensure the quality of purchased parts and materials.

Qualifications:

Associates degree in a technical field5+ years in the Quality discipline5+ years in manufacturing plant(s) environmentStrong experience & background with ISO 9001:2015 standardsProven track record of consistently meeting goals and objectivesAdvanced proficiency in MS office, Excel, PowerPoint, WordExpertise with 3D scanning technologies and measurement systemsBasic understanding of GD&TAble to use measuring tools, gauges, and calipersPosition is in Chattanooga, TN

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to translate strategic direction(s) into actionable and demonstrable resultsStrong analytical and communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people daily.  Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. 

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.