Manufacturing Engineer

Position: Manufacturing Engineer I
**** 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.
* Bradley is a leader in commercial washrooms and safety solutions. Celebrating over 100 years in business, we take pride in our work as a US manufacturer. With a culture focused on innovation, quality, and family, you will know your colleagues on a first-name basis in a friendly yet professional environment where your voice matters.
*** Scope of Position
** This role focuses on developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes to support our handwashing and emergency eye wash product lines in our Menomonee Falls plant.  Under the direction of the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and with the assistance of a Senior Engineer mentor, this individual will be responsible for improving and sustaining manufacturing processes and equipment on existing products and improvement initiatives.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is onsite and is based in Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
*** Support the production floor team by troubleshooting production issues and providing technical expertise on manufacturing processes.
* Assist in developing and executing capital projects to improve processes, such as installing new equipment, modifying existing equipment, or changing the production layout.
* Assist in continuous improvement projects to improve safety, product quality, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and/or lower costs.
* Support problem-solving efforts, utilizing tools such as root cause analysis, fishbone diagrams, and statistical process control to diagnose and solve production issues.
* Monitor and analyze production data to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
* Assist in implementing visual management tools and techniques to enhance communication and decision-making on the shop floor.
* Support the creation and maintenance of process documentation, such as standard operating procedures, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
* Provide training and support to shop floor team members to ensure consistent understanding and execution of processes.
* Support the establishment of labor standards, product costing, and design of manufacturing processes.
* Collaborate with other departments, such as Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance, to ensure that manufacturing processes are aligned with overall business objectives and customer needs.
* Assist in plant layout optimization to improve material flow, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that manufacturing processes are aligned with overall business objectives and customer needs.
* Develop documentation related to new manufacturing processes, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flow diagrams.
* Participate in kaizen (continuous improvement) events and complete follow-up action items.
* Continuously learn new manufacturing technologies and strategies to stay current in industry.
* * Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Company management.
*** Competencies**
* ** Communication** - Excellent written communication skills.  Must write clearly, informatively, and logically, and can vary writing style to meet the needs of the audience.
* ** Initiative** - Must be self-motivated and work independently with minimal direction from management.
* ** Innovation** - Highly driven towards continuous improvement, change management, and open to new and…