Senior Product Design Engineer

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

The Sr Product Engineer will be involved with a variety of engineering projects that focus on New Product Development, VAVE and continuous improvement of existing products to exceed customer expectations, national standards and internal requirements for cost and manufacturability within the Zurn product lines.

• Integral member of New Product Development and VAVE project teams that works closely with cross functional teams to support the design aspects of new product launches.

• Complete assigned deliverables in a timely and accurate manner as required by the Zurn Product Development Process (ZPDP)

• Works closely with the drafting/design team to properly document all new designs within the existing document control system.

• Manage the design and development of products to fulfill the needs of internal and external customers.

• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing project cost estimates.

• Research and make recommendations for design enhancements or modifications to support cost reduction and quality improvements.

• Work closely with the lab technicians to develop and execute in house validation tests and field test programs.

• Complete design project assignments in a timely efficient manner.  Works closely with the drafting/design team to properly manage engineering documentation such as bills of material, submittals, detail drawings and revisions, operation maintenance and installation instructions.

• Develops and Maintains product documentation, including but not limited to Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) and configured kit information, submittals, installation instructions, and third-party product listings

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.

• Any other job duties as assigned; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Provide technical and training support to our sales team and customers, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field

• Good project management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute action plans

• Ability to work proficiently on a cross functional team to achieve project goals.

• Proficient with 3D design, preferably with AutoCAD Inventor.

• Some domestic or international travel may be required.

• Formal education/training in principles of lean manufacturing and quality management preferred

• 7+ years of work experience preferred

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, as well as experience with team collaboration software

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal and external customers

• Proficiency in CAD required, with knowledge of Solidworks preferred

• Education, training and experience in the implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement activities including principles of Lean and Six Sigma preferred

• Experience with problem solving techniques such as 5 Whys, A3, and PDCA preferred

• Excellent time management skills, flexible and adaptive thinking and strong leadership skills

• Ability to work in a team-based environment

• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment to drive goals to completion is required

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance

• Matching 401(k) Contribution

• Health Savings Account

• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Annual Bonus Eligibility

• Educational Reimbursement

• Matching Gift Program

THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation

What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?

A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.

In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.

Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.

While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.

Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values.

We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.