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! 

Watts is seeking an innovative Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our operations team. As an intern, you will identify and implement shop floor process improvements aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing overall production output. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work hands-on with cross-functional teams and make a tangible impact on manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, this position is located onsite in St Pauls, NC.

What You’ll Do   

• Help create and maintain shop floor work instructions including specifications, engineering changes, /process control, and tooling definition/requirements 

• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives that support continuous process improvement.  

• Significant interaction with the hourly work force, quality, safety, sourcing and other functions on projects.  

• Scope, plan and execute manufacturing engineering requests issued internally. Including improving manufacturing efficiencies, implementation of engineering changes, improving product quality, and supporting production line with technical issues to be executed with the guidance of the Manufacturing Engineering team. 

• Provide analysis and documentation on various processes currently in place

Who You Are  

• Current sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor's or master's in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial engineering.

• Knowledgeable on Lean principles and understanding of different quality standards like six-sigma a plus.

• Ability to present complex data effectively through charts/tables/graphs/pivot tables .

• Ability to work autonomously with little instruction and supervision.  

• Ability to communicate with colleagues throughout all departments and levels of the organization professionally and effectively .

• Passionate about your work, with a genuine desire to contribute meaningfully and make an impact. 

• Demonstrated commitment to integrity and respect in interactions with others, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. 

• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of tasks and following through on commitments. 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.  

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 the following 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!