Manufacturing Engineer II - Watts Water Technologies Inc

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 Corporation is a leader in commercial washrooms and safety solutions. Celebrating 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.

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes and systems to produce Bradley products. You will focus on one of two main areas: Advanced Manufacturing or Process Engineering, but may be asked to support both areas depending on our needs. You may also lead projects and oversee manufacturing support workers.

You Will:

• Lead, research, and evaluate advanced manufacturing technologies to improve production efficiency and quality, while troubleshooting production issues.

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes for new product development, including equipment specification, process optimization, and production planning.

• Support continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.

• Oversee the transition of new processes to serial production, including product qualification, process validation, and ramp-up planning.

• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.

• Lead the planning and execution of capital equipment purchases, including vendor selection, specification development, budgeting, and project management.

• Improve plant layout to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

• Collaborate with teams to ensure understanding of manufacturing processes with team goals and customer needs.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards, including safety and environmental guidelines.

• Implement visual management tools on the shop floor to enhance communication.

• Be the problem-solving expert, utilizing tools like root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, and statistical process control.

• Create and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.

• Establish labor standards, maintain product costing, and design efficient manufacturing processes.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for manufacturing.

• Mentor entry-level engineers, providing training and support to shop floor team members to ensure process consistency.

You Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.

• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.

• Proficiency with office software (spreadsheets, documents, presentations) and CAD software.

• Experience in process analysis.

• Experience with Six Sigma problem-solving and Lean principles.

• Experience with capital equipment implementation and large project management.

• Advanced experience with new product development workflows and stage gates.

Here’s why you’ll love working at Bradley:

• Join a company where you'll meet passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Enjoy a generous time off program with the option to purchase additional Paid Time Off. Benefit from twelve paid holidays a year, including a company-wide paid holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.

• Benefit from work schedules that fully support your work/life balance.

• Receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, free basic dental, life insurance, and a 401(k) with company match, among other perks.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.