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 by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.​

The individual will utilize technical expertise in manufacturing and assembly processes in conjunction with lean manufacturing tools to develop production capabilities, eliminate waste and improve productivity.

• Assist design engineering with production and packaging requirements for new products, both buy/sell and internally manufactured. • Use 3D solid modeling software to design machinery, tools, and fixtures.• Provide continuous improvement support and initiative to production processes, tooling and layout.• Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to determine and optimize process capability, repeatability, first-pass yield, and conformance to quality requirements for manufacturing processes while improving employee safety.• Ensure safe work practices and strict adherence to the Watts Water Technologies safety policies as well as current company and department policies and procedures.• Assist maintenance department with development and control of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.• Communicates continually with plant supervision and management regarding equipment modifications, procedure revisions and training.• Ensure feasibility of engineering changes and oversee the implementation of the change into the production process and support all manufacturing engineering activities with the proper documentation.• Responsible for the development of specifications for new and existing manufacturing machines and equipment

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with Design and software related experience in a manufacturing environment required.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 3 years experience

MINIMUM REQUIRED SKILLS: • Must be proficient with 3D modeling and 2D drafting. PC-based computing experience (word processing, spreadsheet, etc).• (Microsoft Project)• Must have good oral and written communication skills and superior organizational abilities.• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment.• Demonstrates personal and professional integrity.• Ability to be resourceful, to act independently, where appropriate, and within budget constraints, and to recognize when higher intervention may be required.• Must be able to interact with all levels of management.

PREFERRED SKILLS:• Practical experience in hydronic heating systems, HVAC, Pumps, Valves, PLC’s, Acid Waste Systems and Basic wiring diagrams helpful. • Experience with AutoCAD and Inventor preferred.• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Certifications preferred.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION: N/A

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 lift and/or move up to 25 pounds alone, 80 lbs. with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work within a plant environment with limited travel and be able to build teams within engineering and maintenance. Develop teams cost effective ways to produce manufactured products with one-offs, and larger production numbers. 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.

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.

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on:

• Drainage and Water Reuse

• HVAC and Hot Water

• Plumbing and Flow Control

• Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting

We are a $1.9 billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty-four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages. As a people-first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

Learn more about the Watts way, here (https://www.watts.com/our-story/brands) .

Specialties

Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters

Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA

Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size

About 5,000 employees

Website

http://www.watts.com/

http://www.wattsindustries.com/

http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry

Machinery

Founded

1874