NPD Manufacturing Systems Engineer — Innovate Production Tech

Watts Water Technologies; Franklin (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Systems NPD Engineer in Franklin, NH. You will define, develop, implement, and transition new manufacturing technologies to production for NPD initiatives, focusing on improving efficiency, reducing cost, and enhancing quality.

The role spans composites, assembly, automation, inspection, tooling, and digital capabilities, with cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Technical engineering certification or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related field.
• Practical knowledge of electro‑mechanical, mechanical, or controls engineering and applicable methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation for pilot production introductions.
• Support product and process quality through test methods and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams on manufacturability concerns.
• Use Stage Gate process for work breakdown, planning and prioritization.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and provide data for budgeting decisions.
• Assist in developing work instructions and manufacturing methods for production.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Provide data to support capacity planning discussions.

Skills

Engineering degree

3+ years experience

DFM / DFA

IIoT

Lean manufacturing

Project budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Digital manufacturing

RFID

AR/VR

Job description

Watts Water Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Systems NPD Engineer in Franklin, NH. You will define, develop, implement, and transition new manufacturing technologies to production for NPD initiatives, focusing on improving efficiency, reducing cost, and enhancing quality.

The role spans composites, assembly, automation, inspection, tooling, and digital capabilities, with cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.