Operations Leadership Rotation Program: Engineering & Ops

Watts; Fort Worth, Blauvelt, Hutchinson, Fort Myers (TX, NY, KS, FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Paid holidays & PTO

Educational reimbursement

Employee discounts

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

Watts Applied Solutions is seeking high-potential graduates for a three-year Operations Leadership Development Program. You will rotate through Production Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Operations Project Management, gaining hands-on exposure across locations and functions.

You’ll travel ~10–25% for customer and field experiences while developing technical, commercial, and leadership skills for a future full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Graduation date in May 2027.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in engineering or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Production Engineering: analyze production processes and equipment performance; identify and implement process improvements.
• Continuous Improvement/LEAN Coordinator: lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S; drive waste reduction.
• Operations Project Management: plan, execute, and track projects; layer in cross-functional coordination.
• Operations Supervision/Leadership: support daily operations; oversee scheduling, training, and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Graduation May 2027

Job description

Watts Applied Solutions is seeking high-potential graduates for a three-year Operations Leadership Development Program. You will rotate through Production Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Operations Project Management, gaining hands-on exposure across locations and functions.

You’ll travel ~10–25% for customer and field experiences while developing technical, commercial, and leadership skills for a future full-time role.