Sustaining Engineer

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 Sustaining Engineer, you will play a critical role in optimizing product delivery lead times, improving Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy, and enhancing cross-department communication for the Sustaining Engineering department. Reporting to the Product Engineer, you’ll focus on drawing accuracy, timely completion of deliverables, and achieving overall productivity improvements.

You Will:

• Identify opportunities for redesign and maintenance of products to improve performance, align with revised standards, reduce costs, and simplify configuration.

• Manage and prioritize Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Product Improvement processes, including engineering and production validations.

• Review and assess Product Improvement requests, prioritizing them based on safety, performance, and urgency.

• Oversee updates and impacts to BOMs, drawings, operations, and marketing materials.

• Organize and maintain both electronic and hard copy filing structures for project records.

• Ensure BOM and Parts Master accurately reflect the latest validated and released designs.

• Maintain Sustaining Engineering and Design Standards & Processes and monitor project timelines.

• Drive department success through established metrics and KPIs.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• 3+ years’ experience in Manufacturing or Sustaining Engineering.

• Proficiency with Inventor or SolidWorks.

• Authorization to work in the U.S.

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.

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.