Manufacturing Engineer II

Watts Water Technologies•Menomonee Falls, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer II supports, executes, and improves manufacturing processes and systems used to produce Bradley products. The role focuses on learning existing processes, driving continuous improvement, and working independently with cross-functional teams. It reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and is onsite at the Menomonee Falls and Germantown, Wisconsin facilities, with travel between locations as needed. The engineer supports manufacturing process improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost; troubleshoots process issues; and assists with CNC machining, equipment and tooling projects, documentation, and new product introductions. The role uses CAD/CAM and CNC programming software and applies Lean and project management practices. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility and includes both office and manufacturing-floor tasks. Scheduled work hours are communicated by the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 2 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Experience with CAD software.
Experience using office software for spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
Experience supporting CNC machining operations and exposure to Mastercam, WoodWOP, or similar CNC programming software.
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.
Must establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing.
Commitment to Watts’ values and cultural beliefs, punctuality and dependability, flexibility, adherence to company policies, and productive collaborative relationships.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience.
Familiarity with specifying, justifying, ordering, installing, and commissioning equipment.

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 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.
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.
Use CAD/CAM and CNC programming software, such as Mastercam, WoodWOP, or similar tools, to support manufacturing needs.
Follow 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 other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.
Uphold Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and transparency.
Travel between the Menomonee Falls and Germantown facilities as needed.