Watts Water Technologies Hiring for Manufacturing Engineer at Fort Worth, TX  Full Time

We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We’re all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support — it’s to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet’s most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation – and we have a dynamic future ahead.

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, the Manufacturing Engineer function is to provide support to daily operations including planning and design for manufacturing processes, floor documentation of revisions and maintenance, workflow efficiency, standard work, visual factory, and continuous improvement activities.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Responsible for maximizing product line efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Implement Engineering Change Orders, ECO; responsible for successful implementation and execution of ECO requirements including creating and/or revising process control documentation, tooling, fixturing and conducting operator training as necessary for assigned product line.
• Employ 5S on a daily basis, support and promote safety awareness in accordance with company requirements and guidelines; ensure processes are designed for operator safety. Train operators in 5S and support visual factory activities.
• Lead standard work and cell design activities utilizing Lean tools.
• Represent Manufacturing at ECO meetings and implement ECO’s in Manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain product process control documentation.
• Participate in the effort to develop, document and sustain Standard Work, and develop visual aids.
• Work with Buyer/Planner on material cost reductions on product line parts and assemblies as well as supplier quality and new supplier development.
• Design and develop machine tooling to aid in manufacturing cells.
• Measure and define continuous improvement to increase process capability; identify and propose alternative methods and materials with regards to quality, manufacturability, cost and availability for increased reliability and improved customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance and integration of regulatory requirements, (UL, ASME, etc.) into product line as defined by management, engineering, sales and marketing.
• Be resident product line expert in quality, flow, lean manufacturing, and safety.
• Additional projects as assigned.

EDUCATION: Requires engineering degree, preferably in Manufacturing/Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

MANAGEMENT: This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Minimum of 2 years Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with Six Sigma methodology is a plus

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in both office and manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.