Sr. Production Engineer

Watts Water Technologies•Fort Worth, TX

9d•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. Scope of Position This highly motivated individual, as part of the Quality and Engineering Team, will be responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations through process planning and design, floor documentation, workflow optimization, standard work, visual factory, and continuous improvement. This role provides technical leadership in evaluating and developing manufacturing processes and suppliers with a focus on quality, cost, and logistics, while ensuring outsourced operations meet business requirements, quality standards, and milestone commitments. The position also leads productivity initiatives and coordinates efforts across ME/PE stakeholders. This position reports to Quality and Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Fort Worth Texas.

Requirements

Engineering degree, preferably in Manufacturing/Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years Production/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering experience
Experience with Lean Manufacturing
ASME experience preferred.
Ability to drive world class quality strategies and processes
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Six Sigma methodology is a plus
General Applicable Company Competencies 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

Responsible for maximizing product line efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, quality improvements, and work force utilization.
Implement Engineering Change Orders, including creating and/or revising process control documentation, tooling, fixturing and conducting operator training as necessary for assigned product line.
Promote safety awareness in accordance with company requirements and guidelines; ensure processes are designed for operator safety.
Train operators in 5S and support visual factory activities.
Lead standard work and cell design activities utilizing Lean tools.
Develop and maintain product process control documentation.
Participate in the effort to develop, document and sustain Standard Work, and develop visual aids.
Work with Buyer/Planner on material cost reductions on product line parts and assemblies as well as supplier quality and new supplier development.
Design and develop machine tooling to aid in manufacturing cells.
Measure and define continuous improvement to increase process capability; identify and propose alternative methods and materials with regards to quality, manufacturability, cost and availability for increased reliability and improved customer satisfaction.
Ensure compliance and integration of regulatory requirements, (UL, ASME, etc.) into product line as defined by management, engineering, sales and marketing.
Be resident product line expert in quality, flow, lean manufacturing, and safety.
Evaluate manufacturing technological capability to meet required design, quality, and material specifications.
Support problem solving activities and warranty cost recovery related to quality.
Support Manufacturing to improve cost, quality, and throughput.
Perform quality audits on finished units and work in process.
Maintain logs and records in accordance with Quality System requirements.
Process Non-Conforming Product (NCP) Reports
Perform visual and mechanical inspections on parts and work in process for compliance to ASME & UL requirements
Participate in Material Review Boards for the disposition of non-conforming products.
Maintain the Quality System Plan and Production System
Monitor and perform tasks according to the calibration procedure.
Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Quality and Engineering Manager or Company management.
Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency