Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Watts Water•Germantown, WI

3d•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 Responsible for designing, implementing, and improving manufacturing processes and systems used to create Bradley products that delight our customers. May direct work of others on projects and supervise manufacturing support workers and services as required. This role focuses on developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes to support our accessories products in our Germantown plant. This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Germantown, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or related discipline
5+ years relevant and progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
Experience using office software products used in spreadsheets, documents, and presentations as well as with CAD software.
Demonstrated ability to think deeply and critical of processes.
Demonstrated Six Sigma problem solving project work.
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Lean fundamentals.
Demonstrated Capital or large equipment implementation project work.
Demonstrated experience with new product development workflow and stage gates.
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.
Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
Punctuality and dependability.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement complex process improvement initiatives that involve multiple departments or sites.
Develop and implement strategic plans for manufacturing process improvements, capital investments, and overall site operations.
Optimize existing manufacturing processes and systems to increase safety, quality, and efficiency.
Drive implementation of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and techniques to achieve process improvements and operational excellence.
Mentor and train junior engineers on new processes and systems to ensure successful implementation and ongoing improvement, utilizing strong leadership skills and ability to coach and mentor effectively.
Manage large-scale capital projects, including budgeting, procurement, installation, and start-up.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and other external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
Champion safety initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Conduct plant layout optimization to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity, leveraging years of experience and knowledge.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including management, design, production, quality, and maintenance, to ensure that manufacturing processes are aligned with overall business objectives and customer needs, utilizing well-developed interpersonal skills and expertise in communication.
Ensure that all manufacturing processes are documented, controlled, and executed in compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Follow Lean and Project Management best practices to manage manufacturing deliverables and ensure successful project outcomes.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.