Production Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies • Fort Worth, TX

1d • $22 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

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! This motivated and detail-oriented individual, as part of the Quality and Production Engineering Team, will support projects that improve production efficiency, optimize workflow, and support operational excellence. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment through collaboration with Production Engineers, cross-functional teams, and production operators. This position reports to the Operations Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Fort Worth, TX.

Requirements

• Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Passionate about engineering, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully to team objectives and make an impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and respect in interactions with others, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CAD software for fixture design, tooling, or factory floor layouts.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes through coursework, projects, or previous work experience.
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.

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.
• Support Watts’ commitment to continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, communicating findings transparently, and taking accountability for assigned project deliverables.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Quality and Engineering Manager or Company management.

Benefits

• 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