About the role#
As a Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op, you will join our manufacturing engineering team to support and enhance production operations. This is a hands-on role where you will work alongside experienced engineers to improve manufacturing processes and equipment. You will help identify, analyze, and resolve quality, safety, and ergonomic challenges while seeing your ideas translated into production-ready solutions.
What you'll do#
- Support the production floor by troubleshooting issues and providing technical expertise.
- Assist in developing and executing capital projects to improve processes.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency while reducing waste and costs.
- Use tools like root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, and statistical process control to solve production issues.
- Monitor production data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
- Implement visual management tools and techniques.
- Create and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures and flow diagrams.
- Provide training and support to shop floor team members.
- Assist with plant layout optimization and labor standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to align processes with business objectives.
- Participate in kaizen events and complete follow-up actions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program for mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering.
- Experience with office software for spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
- Ability to think critically about processes.
- Understanding and implementation of Lean fundamentals.
- Knowledge of and adherence to applicable laws, policies, and safety practices.
- Ability to successfully complete background checks and pre-employment testing.
- Relevant manufacturing engineering internship or co-op experience is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Solidworks is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in Germantown, Wisconsin, with opportunities to support projects in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
- The term runs from January through June or August 2027.
- You will work in both an office environment and on the manufacturing floor, where you must wear required personal protective equipment including safety shoes, glasses, and hearing protection.
About Watts Water Technologies
Watts Water Technologies produces water systems for residential, industrial, and municipal buildings. The company manufactures products for plumbing, HVAC, water quality, and drainage. Founded in 1874, the firm maintains its headquarters in North Andover, Massachusetts. It operates as a public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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