Mechanical Design Engineer III

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.​

This individual, as part of the will be responsible for design and validation of production automation tools and equipment used in the production and quality assurance process to test and calibrate electronics. They will also work with the new product design team to improve manufacturability and testing of new devices. Sustaining improvement and maintenance of the jigs. Engineering design, fabrication and validation of production automation tools and equipment with a focus on calibration and test stands, including embedded electronics, pneumatics, mechanical and software (C++).

Maintenance repair improvements.

This position reports to role is and is based in

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of current test fixtures and apparatus
• Identify & improve current processes and develop solutions for manufacturing process improvements.
• Participate in weekly project update team meetings to assist in planning.
• Creating test procedures and checklists for manufacturing and test fixtures.
• Creating and updating technical documentation for product requirements, build directions, and test fixtures.
• Support adapt or propose value added/ Value Engineering (VA/VE) methodologies.
• Assist new product development engineering with integration of new products, both buy/sell and internally manufactured, into production. Responsibilities include supporting manufacturing feasibility and process development, COGS Models, pre-production/prototype/acceptance runs, SOP’s, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Technologist Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic or related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design, fabrication, testing and validation.
• Mechanical design using 3D CAD software, Solid Works strongly preferred
• Strong communication, both written and oral, and the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of peers and audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a research environment using critical thinking skills and be decisive while working cooperatively with others
• Proficiency with standard software such as Microsoft Office and ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of PCB electronics design and manufacturing processes, Altium Designer experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of software development fundamentals and experience with at least one common programming language such as C/C++, Python, Lab View or Java.

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:

Physical Requirements

Pay Range:

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 per year. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable law.

Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this…