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Watts Water Technologies

New Product Development Engineer

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Watts Water Technologies
Designs and manufactures water safety, flow control, and energy-efficient solutions for various industries.
Lead NPI for water quality products: docs, testing, and cross‑functional integration.
4d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Worth, TX
Office Full-Time
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Plumbing
Heating
Water Quality
Water Purification
Radiant Heat
Flow Control
Role
What you would be doing
prototyping
v&v
metrics dashboards
technical docs
fmea
fai
  • Maintain a rolling action item list addressing key tasks for removing barriers and improving process efficiency; assign and follow up with non-operations teams to ensure resolution.
  • Provide hands-on technical support in prototyping and device development.
  • Perform Verification and Validation (V&V) activities, including drafting and executing protocols and reports for approval.
  • Maintain critical operations performance metrics and dashboards to drive milestone tracking and highlight key phase gate deliverables.
  • Ensure alignment of all operational functions with change activities to meet critical timeframes and drive successful outcomes.
  • Create technical documentation such as manufacturing instructions, test methods, drawings, BOMs, protocols, and reports to support design control activities.
  • Identify hazards and mitigate risks using Design and Process FMEAs; assess failure modes and conduct technical risk analyses.
  • Assess and drive manufacturability for all introduced product changes.
  • Individual will work in and around equipment and machinery in a shop environment, and walk on uneven ground.
  • Compile and analyze data, identify root causes, draw conclusions, and generate detailed reports.
  • Serve as a key contributor within broader program management teams, collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer and business requirements.
  • Deploy tools to track and communicate all aspects of product and change introduction, aligned with evolving configurations and customer requirements.
  • Manage processes to ensure activity goals and project milestones are achieved.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams focused on product changes, including quality, manufacturing, engineering, customer support, and product management.
  • Prepare documentation to support the quality system for design functions, including project plans, concept documents, FMEAs, design inputs, test results, and drawings.
  • Document engineering work in compliance with the company’s quality system.
  • Conduct testing to verify that designs meet engineering specifications.
  • Lead First Article Inspections (FAI), Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Installation/Operational/Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities for new product designs.
  • Train and/or provide work direction to technicians and junior engineers.
  • Lead action plans to improve cycle time, capacity, test detectability, troubleshooting effectiveness, product quality, reliability, warranty, and inventory performance.
What you bring
green belt
engineering degree
program management
six sigma
erp
kpi
  • Green Belt certification is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field from an accredited university.
  • Strong background in Program Management and capital implementation, with experience using Stage Gate methodology.
  • Understanding of deadlines within a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to compare and evaluate possible courses of conduct and act or make decisions after various possibilities have been considered.
  • Experience in creating and managing processes for production planning, scheduling, and forecasting.
  • Proven leadership experience with a track record of motivating teams and driving results under challenging conditions.
  • Travel required: 20%
  • 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Comfortable working in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.
  • Ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve barriers—whether technical, administrative, or resource-related.
  • Ability to develop and justify resource requirements through solid financial analysis and business reasoning.
  • Highly effective in partnering with site leadership, factory teams, engineering, and other functional groups.
  • Ability to make effective and sound decisions having significant impact on the business.
  • Relevant experience in the following areas is strongly preferred:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodology.
  • Exposed to excessive noise, dust, gas, fumes or chemicals and requires use of protective equipment as needed.
  • In-depth understanding of manufacturing metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and effectively engage diverse stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with SIOP methods, service part planning tools, MRP, and ERP systems.
  • Fast learner with a strong bias for speed, innovation, and intelligent risk-taking.
  • Occasionally walks, stands, bends, squats, climbs, kneels, twists, power grasps, performs fine manipulation, push and pull, reach above and below shoulder level, lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
  • Regularly operates a personal computer and express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
  • Frequently requires problem solving, analyzing and interpreting data, and extended focus.
  • Position requires sitting at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Benefits
  • Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
  • Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
  • Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
  • 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1874
Year Established
The company was established in 1874, marking the beginning of its legacy in water solutions.
Over Centuries
Years of Expertise
Possessing over a century of expertise in water safety and efficiency.
  • A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions.
  • Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability.
  • Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions.
  • Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes.
  • Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.
Culture + Values
  • Inclusivity as one of our strategic pillars, cultural behaviors, and global performance management
  • High-performance, values-driven culture
  • Family of companies…provides one of the broadest…solutions” (emphasis on collaboration and innovation)
Environment + Sustainability
30% reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to reducing absolute carbon emissions by 30% by 2034.
100+ million liters saved
Water Usage Reduction
Achieved a reduction of over 100 million liters in global water usage over the past decade.
62% reduction
Water Efficiency
Improved water use efficiency, achieving a 62% reduction in water intensity since 2018.
70,000+ people
Clean Water Access
Provided access to clean water for over 70,000 individuals across nine countries.
  • Recognized among the Top 300 U.S. companies for environmental sustainability by Newsweek (2024 & 2025)
  • Named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today
  • First company verified by The Water Council’s WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program
Inclusion & Diversity
Top Place to Work 2023
Massachusetts Recognition
Recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts, highlighting the company's commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
  • Incorporated inclusivity as a strategic pillar and cultural behavior
  • No publicly available gender-related headcount or leadership statistics
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