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For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  



Quality Analyst - Nuclear

Mueller Water Products is the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries and has an immediate opening for an Quality Analyst - Nuclear in our newest Kimball, TN facility. For over 160 years MWP’s manufacturing commitment has ensured one 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.

Job Description:

Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one 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.  As a Quality Analyst - Nuclear, you will support the Mueller Nuclear Program by ensuring compliance, maintaining program documentation, and carrying out the requirements of the nuclear manual and applicable codes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform dimensional inspections using FARO arms, optical inspection equipment, and hand-held measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, dial-indicators, as well as go and no-go gauges. Understand basic GD&T controls and principles.
• Perform non-destructive examinations {dye-penetrant (PT) and visual examination (VT)} in accordance with SNT-TC-1A certification level. Experience in RT, UT, and MT a plus.
• Perform assigned tasks in internal and external audits (some travel required) in association with maintenance of the nuclear approved vendors list. Perform assigned tasks in internal audits of nuclear quality program.
• Maintain inspection backlog to progress material through fabrication steps expeditiously, preventing project stalls. Inspect products at various stages of production (receipt, in-process, final).
• Perform pressure and torque testing of assembled valves and actuators.
• Write non-conforming material reports for defective items and paperwork. For significant conditions adverse to quality, perform tasks in association with corrective action reports.
• Create and maintain documentation packages for valves and valve actuators supporting N and NPT stamping.
• Perform work in strict accordance with requirements of the quality assurance program as outlined in the nuclear quality assurance manual and supportive procedures, work-instructions, and forms.
• Review and approve nuclear routings and provide detail information to nuclear planner in association with construction schedules for nuclear products.
• Manage nuclear material transactions in accordance with all material traceability requirements.
• Represent the company in regulatory audits (NRC, ASME, & NUPIC) as well as individual utility source surveillances and inspections.
• Coordinates with authorized inspection agency to establish dates for hold points requiring 3rd part witness.
• Maintain tool and gage calibration in accordance with the measurement and test equipment program controls.
• Review material CMTR’s ensuring compliance with ASME Section II or ASTM standards for both chemical and mechanical requirements.
• Store documents in accordance with the program’s record retention requirements and maintain all workspaces to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization (implement 5S principles). Participate in and represent the quality department in Kaizen events.
• Transfer material to work-centers accompanied with the appropriate documentation and ensure that construction activities are performed by nuclear workers trained and indoctrinated in the nuclear quality assurance program, only.
• Maintain personal training records in accordance with the requirements of the program.
• Adhere to all plant safety requirements and wear PPE as required.
• Report up to nuclear quality assurance manager.
• Keep work areas and department clean and organized.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to all relevant safety guidelines, procedures, and regulations and flagging any equipment or safety issues to the appropriate team lead, supervisor, maintenance, or EHS personnel utilizing “Stop, Call, Wait” procedure.
• Perform any other related duties as directed.

Required Skills:

• Experience with inspection and test equipment required (calipers, micrometers, coordinate measuring machines, thermometers, and other gages).
• Must be able to interpret technical drawings (datums, dimensions, tolerances, feature controls, etc.)
• Must have excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (particularly MSWord, Excel, and Project).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to technical questions and audits.
• Ability to apply simple mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to function as a team player.

Required Education/Experience:

• Associate degree preferred – or – 3–5 years of Quality department experience in a manufacturing environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma/GED equivalent required

Preferred:

• Former certifications in non-destructive examination
• Lead-Auditor certification in a nuclear setting
• Nuclear or high spec manufacturing experience (products certified to ASME Section III or VIII)
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal-guarded shoes, and/or ear plugs, while working in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to use hands to handle, feel, or manipulate objects with fingers.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach within hands and/or arm’s length.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• Ability to occasionally reach overhead or at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders or steps in confined spaces, as required by work area.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects between 25 and 50 pounds in weight in all directions.
• Ability to remain in stationary or standing position for prolonged periods and to alternate between positions as necessary.
• Ability to repeat gross or fine manipulation that may include the use of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Ability to perform close visual inspections of products, which may include specific vision requirements.
• Ability to work in an open warehouse environment, subject to seasonal weather (hot/cold).







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. 

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