Production Engineer Intern, Summer 2026

Watts Water Technologies • Blauvelt, NY

2d • $22 - $26 • 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. The Watts Internship Program is your chance to bring what you’ve learned in the classroom to life! You’ll dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while learning how business really works from the inside. During the program, you’ll get to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on day-to-day operations. Plus, you'll have tons of opportunities to network with passionate professionals across manufacturing, industrial engineering, and more—sparking new ideas through cross-department collaboration. It’s all about expanding your skills, challenging yourself, and exploring where your ambitions can take you! What You’ll Do We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Quality and Production Engineering Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while contributing to meaningful projects that support operational excellence. Key responsibilities include: Support Production Engineers by contributing to project execution and daily operational tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Sustaining Engineering, and Production Supervisors to advance project goals. Design and develop fixturing and tooling solutions to enhance production cell efficiency. Create and revise factory floor layouts to optimize space utilization and workflow. Engage directly with production cells and operators on the factory floor to observe, learn, and support operations. Analyze cycle times for assemblies and unit production to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities. Measure and document improvements resulting from implemented changes to validate impact and support continuous improvement efforts. Travel percentage: 0%

Requirements

• Current student pursuing your bachelor's degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for engineering and a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully to team objectives.
• Committed to integrity, respect, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Exhibits a strong sense of accountability, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through on commitments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Engineers by contributing to project execution and daily operational tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Sustaining Engineering, and Production Supervisors to advance project goals.
• Design and develop fixturing and tooling solutions to enhance production cell efficiency.
• Create and revise factory floor layouts to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Engage directly with production cells and operators on the factory floor to observe, learn, and support operations.
• Analyze cycle times for assemblies and unit production to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Measure and document improvements resulting from implemented changes to validate impact and support continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• People-First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing you with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that you are heard, valued, and respected.
• Flexible PTO Policy – Work-life balance is important at Watts and our interns receive one (1) hour of flexible PTO for every thirty (30) hours worked. Your flexible PTO can be utilized for any type of absence.
• Paid Holidays – Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones and still get paid! You will receive paid holidays off during your time as an Intern with Watts. Where a holiday falls during the weekend, it will be observed on an adjacent weekday.
• Lunch and Learns – Throughout your internship, there will be opportunities for you to sign up to learn and network with some of the key strategic leaders and thought partners within our core operating model!
• Sustainability – For five years in a row, Watts has been named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" by Newsweek. Join our journey as we continue to distinguish Watts as a responsible and committed corporate citizen.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees