Process 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.
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* 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.
** Scope of Position**:

This highly motivated individual, as part of the Technical Development and Testing Team, will be responsible for process optimization projects to realize material cost savings, enhanced functionality, and increased customer value. As a process engineer, this position will also be responsible for engineering support for the reactor and passivation.

This position reports to Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.
** Primary

Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Support production capacity expansion projects and new media production projects by providing process expertise and project oversight as needed.
* Lead process optimization initiatives and collaborate with Operations in defining and justifying projects to improve productivity and profitability.
* Support media development efforts by providing process expertise, project oversight and performance documentation as needed.
* Support chemical passivation efforts by providing process expertise, project oversight and performance documentation as needed.
* Analyze current processes for cost savings opportunities.
* Participate in Value Analysis alue Engineering projects as directed.
* Document processes and changes to processes in engineering drawings such as PFDs, P&IDs, and Engineering Change Notices (ECN).
* Work closely with sustaining engineering to evaluate performance and cost effectiveness of selected products.
* Work closely with sales and application engineering to identify and resolve field performance issues.
* Work closely with internal and external laboratories to ensure proper test procedures for the products.
* Promote and maintain a team environment and open communication to ensure continuous and efficient productivity.
* Lead and facilitate project work.
* Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Engineering Manager or Company management.
* Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
* Travel Requirements: 10 - 20%
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
* 3+ years of industry experience.
* Working knowledge of the design and implementation of chemical engineering processes
* Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
* Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Ion exchange experience
* Strong project management skills.
* Basic knowledge of standard MS office products.
* Ability to work independently with little supervision in an effective manner.
* Ability to effectively participate in and facilitate team meetings.
* Strong communication skills (oral and written); including good technical writing and presentation skills.
** 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:
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