Manufacturing Engineer II

Watts Water•Menomonee Falls, WI

12d•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 self-motivating individual, will be responsible for supporting, executing, and improving manufacturing processes and systems used to create Bradley products that delight our customers. This role focuses on learning existing processes, driving continuous improvement, and working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams while operating with a high level of independence. This position reports to Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or related discipline.
2+ years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
Experience with CAD software.
Experience using office software products for spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, work independently, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Working knowledge of Lean fundamentals and basic problem‑solving methodologies.
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 and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Travel between Menomonee Falls and Germantown facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred.
Experience supporting CNC machining operations; exposure to Mastercam, WoodWOP, or similar CNC programming software.

Responsibilities

Support and execute manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement corrective actions using structured problem‑solving techniques.
Support CNC machining operations through process improvements, tooling optimization, documentation updates, and work instruction development.
Apply existing Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Assist with implementation of equipment, tooling, fixtures, and minor capital projects under guidance from senior engineers or leadership.
Develop, maintain, and update process documentation, standard work, routings, and work instructions to ensure consistent execution.
Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and design teams to resolve issues and support manufacturing goals.
Support new product introductions by assisting with process readiness, PFMEAs, and initial production builds.
Utilize CAD/CAM and CNC programming software (such as Mastercam, WoodWOP, or similar) to support manufacturing needs.
Follow established Project Management and Lean best practices to complete assigned deliverables on schedule.
Champion safety practices on the manufacturing floor and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)