Lean Production Engineer - Drive Throughput & Quality

Watts Water Technologies; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a hands-on Production/Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to own and optimize manufacturing processes in our Fort Worth, TX facility. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, reducing waste, and improving throughput while ensuring safety and quality across product lines.

You will lead RCA, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet design and material specs while maintaining compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year Production/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments (assembly/fab/production floor).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Ability to drive quality-focused processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize product line performance to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools (5S, standard work, line balancing, visual management).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues.
• Design and implement manufacturing layouts, material flow, and ergonomic improvements.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support efficiency and repeatability.
• Manage ECOs and update process documentation and operator training.
• Maintain process control documentation and visual work instructions.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company standards; collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost reductions and supplier quality improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Continuous improvement

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

5S

Visual management

Line balancing

Job description

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a hands-on Production/Manufacturing/Quality Engineer to own and optimize manufacturing processes in our Fort Worth, TX facility. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, reducing waste, and improving throughput while ensuring safety and quality across product lines.

You will lead RCA, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet design and material specs while maintaining compliance with applicable standards.