Sustaining Product Engineer II

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 bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

Scope of Position

As a Sustaining Product Engineer II, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving existing products, ensuring their reliability, performance, and compliance, meeting the demands of our customers across a variety of applications and industries. This role involves optimizing designs, root cause analyses, managing projects, and providing engineering product support to various departments. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including product management, sourcing, production, and quality assurance. It requires practical technical judgment, and decision-making using standard procedures, sophisticated methods and adaptability to evolving business demands.

This position reports directly to the Lead Sustaining Product Engineer and is based on site 5 days a week at our Woodland, CA manufacturing facility.

Primary Job Duties and Responsiblities

• Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving product failures or issues reported by customers or found in the field, diagnosing problems, and implementing solutions to restore product functionality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and other departments to support product transfers from engineering to production and provide daily technical support for design-related matters on the production floor.
• Support, facilitate, and accurately initiate cost reduction and value-add projects (VAVE) aimed at improving product yield, reducing variability, and increasing performance.
• Maintain 3rd party product certifications providing support for component obsolescence and product compliance (e.g., ASSE, UL/FM, ROHS, CE, etc.).
• Significant practical experience executing documentation of designs, including BOMs, drawings, procedures, and accurately managing Engineering Change Orders.
• Receive and process configure & made-to-order (MTO) products, including detail design, Bill of Materials, routing and release to manufacturing.
• Support sales and customer service organizations with technical information requests.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to evaluate designs and concepts with known processes to ensure the most cost-effective production method.
• Promote and maintain a team environment and open communication to ensure continuous and efficient productivity.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• All other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related filed
• Technical Engineering Certification that encompasses competence and theoretical knowledge equivalent to a standard curriculum of an accredited BS degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in product engineering, sustaining engineering or related field
• Knowledge and experience in various engineering domains such as electro-mechanical, mechanical, and electronic applications and ability to apply those skills.
• Proficient knowledge in the use of 3D CAD solid modeling software, Auto Desk Inventor preferred.
• Moderate understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA) approaches.
• Practical knowledge in product testing, validation plans, and analysis experience such as, FEA, Simulation, Design of Experiments.
• Strong decision making, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required for interaction with various engineering teams, suppliers, customers, regulatory personnel, and management.
• Strong understanding of sustaining engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to manage projects or processes that span outside of immediate responsibilities and work independently with little supervision in an effective manner.
• Comprehensive verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of interacting with various levels of management.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work assignments to effectively meet the team's needs.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft 365 Applications.
• Proactive, result-oriented, and hands-on attitude.
• Previous engineering experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.

General Applicable Company Competencies

• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.

Working Conditions:

While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in an office environment. You may, at times, be required to be present on the manufacturing floor and will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Woodland, CA location (Monday - Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.

Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
• Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
• Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is "at will," which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.

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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.