Production Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Watts Water Technologies; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Watts Water Technologies seeks a motivated engineering intern to join our Quality and Production Engineering Team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting projects and daily operations on the factory floor.

The internship targets a current student pursuing a bachelor’s in manufacturing or mechanical engineering, with strong MS Office skills and an interest in improving production processes. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing your bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Engineers by contributing to project execution and daily operational tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Sustaining Engineering, and Production Supervisors to advance project goals.
• Design and develop fixturing and tooling solutions to enhance production cell efficiency.
• Create and revise factory floor layouts to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Engage directly with production cells and operators on the factory floor to observe, learn, and support operations.
• Analyze cycle times for assemblies and unit production to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Measure and document improvements resulting from implemented changes to validate impact and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Strong engineering interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering (in progress)

Job description

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.

Watts Internship Program

The Watts Internship Program is your chance to bring what you’ve learned in the classroom to life! You’ll dive into real‑world projects, gaining hands‑on experience while learning how business really works from the inside. During the program, you’ll get to roll up your sleeves and make an impact on day‑to‑day operations. Plus, you'll have tons of opportunities to network with passionate professionals across manufacturing, industrial engineering, and more—sparking new ideas through cross‑department collaboration. It’s all about expanding your skills, challenging yourself, and exploring where your ambitions can take you!

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented intern to join our Quality and Production Engineering Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while contributing to meaningful projects that support operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Production Engineers by contributing to project execution and daily operational tasks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Purchasing, Sustaining Engineering, and Production Supervisors to advance project goals.
• Design and develop fixturing and tooling solutions to enhance production cell efficiency.
• Create and revise factory floor layouts to optimize space utilization and workflow.
• Engage directly with production cells and operators on the factory floor to observe, learn, and support operations.
• Analyze cycle times for assemblies and unit production to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Measure and document improvements resulting from implemented changes to validate impact and support continuous improvement efforts.

Travel percentage: 0%

Who You Are

• Current student pursuing your bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for engineering and a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully to team objectives.
• Committed to integrity, respect, and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.
• Exhibits a strong sense of accountability, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow through on commitments.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

The expected salary range for this position is $22-$26 an hour. Actual compensation will be dependent upon individual skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

What’s In It for You

• People‑First Culture – Enriching and caring for people is at the core of who we are; this includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing you with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that you are heard, valued, and respected.
• Flexible PTO Policy – Work‑life balance is important at Watts and our interns receive one (1) hour of flexible PTO for every thirty (30) hours worked. Your flexible PTO can be utilized for any type of absence.
• Paid Holidays – Celebrate the holidays with your loved ones and still get paid! You will receive paid holidays off during your time as an Intern with Watts. Where a holiday falls during the weekend, it will be observed on an adjacent weekday.
• Lunch and Learns – Throughout your internship, there will be opportunities for you to sign up to learn and network with some of the key strategic leaders and thought partners within our core operating model!
• Sustainability – For five years in a row, Watts has been named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies” by Newsweek. Join our journey as we continue to distinguish Watts as a responsible and committed corporate citizen.

Working Conditions

Work in both office and manufacturing environment. May occasionally be required to perform job responsibilities outside the typical office setting.

While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. You must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Watts in it for you

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs

Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work

At Watts, our culture is team‑oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success. And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Company Overview

Watts Water is a global leader of quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our family of brands offers some of the most varied product lines in the world, with world‑class, water‑related solutions focused on: Drainage and Water Reuse HVAC and Hot Water Plumbing and Flow Control Water Quality and Rainwater Harvesting.

We are a $1.9billion global company, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with a presence in five (5) continents and twenty‑four (24) countries, and an employee population that speaks over eighteen (18) languages.

As a people‑first company, we prize enriching and caring for all who work here not only through words but through actions. This includes executing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy, and providing our employees with meaningful career growth opportunities, a positive and safe work environment, and affirmation that they are heard, valued, and respected.

We are proud to be an organization that believes that a safer world is a more sustainable world – a belief that we proudly reflect in each of our technologies and solutions and our environmental and social commitments, such as our partnership with Planet Water Foundation.

Learn more about the Watts way, here.

Specialties: Plumbing, HVAC, Water Quality, and Gas

Headquarters: Americas & Corporate Headquarters: North Andover, Massachusetts, USA; Asia‑Pacific, Middle East & Africa (APMEA) Headquarters: Shanghai, China

Company Size: About 5,000 employees

Website: http://www.watts.com/ http://www.wattsindustries.com/ http://www.wattsasia.com/

Industry: Machinery

Founded: 1874