Quality Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies • Fort Worth, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Quality and 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. This position reports to the Quality and Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Fort Worth, TX.

Requirements

• Current student (sophomore, junior, or senior status)
• Pursuing your bachelor's degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Passionate about your work, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully 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 successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using CAD software through coursework, projects, or previous internships.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
• Previous hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, engineering lab, or machine shop.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

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.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Quality and Engineering Manager or Company management.
• Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)

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