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.​

As the Quality Engineer, you will provide leadership in Quality Assurance by ensuring that we meet or exceed customer requirements by developing, improving and maintaining a consistent methodology for compliance and continuous improvement. You will have a focus areas include the Management of Quality Business System, Production Quality, Supplier Quality.

Salary range for this role is $95,000 to $110,000 but actual compensation offered will depend on experience.

You Will:

• Manage, improve and maintain the Quality Business System and management of the Corrective and Preventive Action System.
• Manage the Internal Audit Process and provide leadership for continuous improvement and overall management of our Quality Business System; ensuring compliance with corporate requirements, current ISO 9001 requirements and all other applicable quality standards.
• Develop and deploy quality initiatives ensuring success of business objectives.
• Oversee capability studies on manufacturing equipment, completes equipment installation run-offs, gage R&R studies.
• Provide the new product development with the appropriate resources to accomplish initiatives (procedures, identifying critical to quality requirements, sampling and quality plans, certifications)
• Provide statistical analysis, support and expertise and interact with Production Management to ensure in-process quality requirements are met.
• Complete Supplier/Customer capability assessments
• Communicate with suppliers concerning PPAP, SCAR and CI activities.
• Validate certification testing to ensure compliance and approval from governing bodies (ANSI, CSA, NSF,UL)
• Ensure any applicable standards requirements are reflected in product designs
• Coordinate and receive external agency inspection audits
• Support domestic or international Codes and Standards activities
• Represent Quality Assurance by participating on the Watts Radiant Leadership Team
• Lead in the In-Process and Supplier Material Review Board Meetings and make decisions using Acceptance Criteria and Product Specifications regarding quality of the products.
• Interact with all departments to establish and maintain quality standards.

You Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
• 5+ years' experience with the use and implementation of Total Quality concepts within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with the implementation and use of Statistical Process Control and Advanced Analytical Techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering, Lean Six Sigma and quality principles, concepts, practices, and theories.
• Working knowledge of auto-CAD or other design related software. Must have experience in basic Metrology and Calibration.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred.

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.

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Watts in it for you:

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

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.