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20 Watlow Product Development Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Senior Quality Engineer

Winona, MN · On-site

$95K - $113K/yr

Senior Quality Engineer The Senior Quality Engineer serves as a key quality leader supporting both New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Quality initiatives for Watlow's standard and custom ...

Senior Quality Engineer

Winona, MN · On-site

$85K - $116K/yr

Senior Quality Engineer The Senior Quality Engineer serves as a key quality leader supporting both New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Quality initiatives for Watlow's standard and custom ...

Sr. Manager, Product Management - SPT

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$119K - $158K/yr

You will work closely with customers, marketing, and internal development teams to identify ... Partner with Engineering and Sales to support continuous advancements, ensuring Watlow's products ...

Manufacturing Automation Engineer II

Hannibal, MO · On-site

$81K - $104K/yr

Lean Product Development experience is a plus. * LabVIEW programming experience is a plus. Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your ...

Working at Watlow Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to ...

... Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering ... Collaborate with Business Units and New Product Development to ensure seamless integration of new ...

Collaborate with Business Units and New Product Development to ensure seamless integration of new ... Watlow Business System: Represent the site within the Watlow Business System (WBS) framework ...

ENGINEERING MANAGER - QUALITY Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides ... Leadership and coaching of team members including New Product Development Quality Engineers

Leadership and coaching of team members including New Product Development Quality Engineers ... The Watlow Total Compensation Plan The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your ...

Sr. Financial Analyst

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$81K - $101K/yr

... Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering ... Partner with business unit leaders on new product development, pricing, portfolio strategy, and go ...

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Do workers at Watlow get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
42% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does Watlow pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
50% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

At Watlow, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Watlow?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Watlow worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

Do Watlow workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
71% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Watlow?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do Watlow managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

Do jobs at Watlow spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Watlow?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Watlow good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
80% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Watlow feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Watlow get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Watlow?

Most people feel stressed out here.
77% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Watlow enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
73% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at Watlow recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Watlow?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Watlow?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think Watlow’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Watlow is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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Senior Quality Engineer

Watlow

Winona, MN • On-site

$95K - $113K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Watlow rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Senior Quality Engineer
The Senior Quality Engineer serves as a key quality leader supporting both New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Quality initiatives for Watlow's standard and custom controller product lines. This role partners closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure products and processes consistently meet quality, reliability, and customer expectations.
Based at Watlow's Electronics and Communications Center of Excellence in Winona, Minnesota, this position drives continuous improvement through advanced quality methodologies, leads root cause investigations, supports new product launches, and serves as the primary quality representative for key customer engagements. The Senior Quality Engineer also mentors technicians and developing engineers while helping build a culture of quality throughout the organization.
Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix)
  • Leads quality activities supporting New Product Development and sustaining engineering initiatives.
  • Serves as the quality representative on cross-functional product development and manufacturing teams.
  • Leads and facilitates 8D, CAPA, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
  • Partners with internal and external customers to resolve quality issues and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Drives product and process improvements through APQP methodologies.
  • Supports product transfers to domestic and international manufacturing locations.
  • Identifies opportunities to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality.
  • Utilizes quality metrics and customer scorecards to drive continuous improvement.
  • Provides technical guidance and mentorship to technicians and less experienced engineers.
  • Collaborates across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
  • Represents Watlow during customer meetings, audits, and quality reviews.
  • Applies Watlow Business System (WBS) principles and demonstrates Watlow Leader Behaviors.

Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix)
Quality Leadership
  • Lead 8D, CAPA, and RCCA investigations.
  • Drive customer scorecard improvements.
  • Implement preventive actions to improve quality.
  • Utilize statistical analysis and quality tools.

New Product Development
  • Support APQP activities.
  • Partner with Engineering on quality requirements.
  • Support design verification, validation, and manufacturing readiness.
  • Assist in qualification of suppliers, processes, and outsourced assemblies.

Manufacturing & Process Improvement
  • Lead defect, scrap, and rework reduction initiatives.
  • Support Lean and WBS continuous improvement activities.
  • Improve manufacturing processes through data-driven analysis.
  • Support product transfers while maintaining quality.

Customer & Supplier Support
  • Serve as the primary customer-facing quality representative.
  • Present quality data and corrective actions.
  • Support customer audits and issue resolution.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships.

Leadership & Development
  • Mentor technicians and junior engineers.
  • Lead cross-functional improvement projects.
  • Influence through technical expertise.
  • Promote continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other technical discipline.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Engineering or Quality Engineering.
  • Proven experience leading 8D and/or CAPA processes.
  • Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving experience.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (typically 3-5 weeks annually).

Desired Qualifications
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and presenting to customers and leadership.
  • Experience in electronics and/or printed circuit board manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of APQP methodologies.
  • Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing transfers.
  • Leadership potential and desire to grow into a leadership role.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Proficiency with quality tools including 8D, CAPA, FMEA, SPC, and statistical analysis.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
  • Annual Incentive Program
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee Personal Assistance Program
  • Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
  • Parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.

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About Watlow

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Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1922

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