Production Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

What you'd do

• Support Production Engineers by contributing to project execution and daily operational tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Purchasing, Sustaining Engineering, and Production Supervisors, to advance project goals.
• Design and develop fixturing and tooling solutions to enhance production cell efficiency.
• Create and revise factory floor layouts to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Engage directly with production cells and operators on the factory floor to observe, learn, and support operations.
• Analyze cycle times for assemblies and unit production to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Measure and document improvements resulting from implemented changes to validate impact and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Support Watts’ commitment to continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, communicating findings transparently, and taking accountability for assigned project deliverables.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Quality and Engineering Manager or Company management.
• Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.

What they want

• Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status).
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Passionate about engineering, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully to team objectives and make an impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and respect in interactions with others, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.