Manufacturing Engineer I

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Bradley is a leader in commercial washrooms and safety solutions. Celebrating over 100 years in business, we take pride in our work as a US manufacturer. With a culture focused on innovation, quality, and family, you will know your colleagues on a first-name basis in a friendly yet professional environment where your voice matters. Scope of Position This role focuses on developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes to support our handwashing and emergency eye wash product lines in our Menomonee Falls plant. Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and with the assistance of a Senior Engineer mentor, this individual will be responsible for improving and sustaining manufacturing processes and equipment on existing products and improvement initiatives. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related discipline.
1+ years relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience using office software products used in spreadsheets, documents, and presentations as well as with CAD software.
Demonstrated ability to think deeply and critical of processes.
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Lean fundamentals.
Basic understanding of new product development workflow and stage gates.
Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including [insert checks], and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Responsibilities

Support the production floor team by troubleshooting production issues and providing technical expertise on manufacturing processes.
Assist in developing and executing capital projects to improve processes, such as installing new equipment, modifying existing equipment, or changing the production layout.
Assist in continuous improvement projects to improve safety, product quality, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and/or lower costs.
Support problem-solving efforts, utilizing tools such as root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, and statistical process control to diagnose and solve production issues.
Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
Assist in implementing visual management tools and techniques to enhance communication and decision-making on the shop floor.
Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation, such as standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
Provide training and support to shop floor team members to ensure consistent understanding and execution of processes.
Support the establishment of labor standards, product costing, and design of manufacturing processes.
Collaborate with other departments, such as Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance, to ensure that manufacturing processes are aligned with overall business objectives and customer needs.
Assist in plant layout optimization to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that manufacturing processes are aligned with overall business objectives and customer needs.
Develop documentation related to new manufacturing processes, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
Participate in kaizen (continuous improvement) events and complete follow-up action items.
Continuously learn new manufacturing technologies and strategies to stay current in industry.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.