Manufacturing Engineer Intern Summer 2027

What you'd do

• Help create and maintain shop floor work instructions, including specifications, engineering changes, process controls, and tooling requirements.
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement.
• Collaborate with hourly employees and teams across Quality, Safety, Sourcing, and other functions on manufacturing projects.
• Support the scoping, planning, and execution of manufacturing engineering requests under the guidance of the Manufacturing Engineering team, including improving manufacturing efficiency, implementing engineering changes, improving product quality, and addressing production line technical issues.
• Analyze and document existing manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support Watts’ commitment to continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, communicating findings transparently, and taking accountability for assigned project deliverables.
• Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineer Manager or Company management.
• 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.

What they want

• Current student (sophomore, junior or senior status).
• Pursuing a degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Ability to present complex data effectively through charts, tables, graphs, and pivot tables.
• Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks with appropriate guidance.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues across departments and levels of the organization.
• Passionate about your work, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and respect in interactions with others, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments.
• Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.