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.​

This is a summer internship for a college student. The role will last approximately 12 weeks over the summer at our Fort Worth, TX facility.

The focus of this position is to assist the operations department to identify & implement shop floor process improvements that increase output and reduce overall costs.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Help create and maintain shop floor work instructions including specifications, engineering changes, /process control, and tooling definition/requirements
• Conduct time observation studies
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement.
• Significant interaction with the hourly workforce, quality, safety, sourcing and other functions on projects.
• Scope, plan and execute manufacturing engineering requests issued internally including improving manufacturing efficiencies, implementation of engineering changes, improving product quality, and supporting production line with technical issues
• Provide analysis and documentation on various processes currently in place
• Other duties as designated

EDUCATION:

• Candidates must be a current student pursuing a bachelor's or master's in engineering. Manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial preferred.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Senior-Year candidate preferred

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S., and not require sponsorship now or in the future
• Past hands-on experience with mechanical systems required
• Knowledgeable on Lean principles and understanding of different quality standards like six-sigma
• Understanding of measurement systems, accuracy, tolerancing, and GD&T.
• Ability to present complex data effectively through charts/tables/graphs/pivot tables
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate with colleagues throughout all departments and levels of the organization professionally and effectively

MANAGEMENT:

This position has no direct reports

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties, the employee will be working in an office environment with exposure to the plant floor as well as the Engineering Test Facility. The employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle objects and other tools.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The Employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in the office environment or work in a manufacturing environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• 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.