Engineer

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 Engineer role includes quality and engineering responsibilities in support of production. This includes continuous improvement by identifying and solving quality and manufacturing issues, making product design enhancements, and ensuring overall product and process integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creating new products based on the specs and making the CNC programs accordingly

• Working with engineering team for the new product developments/ pricing.

• Designing/fabricating new jigs/fixtures and gages for the quality/manufacturing purposes.

• Support Operations when making the new products and solve the manufacturing problems/issues in the shop.

• Following up with planning and manufacturing to make samples if needed, and Support CES (Customer Experience support) on special order, paint consumption and locker design request.

• Investigates production related Quality issues, preparation and management of reports (SCAR, ICAR)  to document, root cause analysis, implements corrective action, recommends modifications to processes and procedures.

• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.

• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.

• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.

• Continually looking for process automation, innovation opportunities and prepare SWI and SOPs for quality and manufacturing.

• Continually works closely with Production Manager and Production Supervisors to maximize production capacity.

• Optimization of equipment programming to improve capacity, throughput and quality.

• Assist with Non-Conformances (NCM), Quality Investigation and Countermeasures.

• Working with maintenance and help to repair the machines. (when a new design is needed).

• Contributes to the overall functioning of the team by maintaining awareness of best practices/emerging issues, both internally and externally, sharing best practices and building effective working relationships across the team and company.

• Help create, revise, improve, and administer quality policy and procedures.

• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Processes, and Policies are followed.

• Work with quality reps from other locations to recognize and implement best practices and provide coverage when members of the quality team are away.

• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors, customers, and internal departments

• Extremely detail-oriented and analytical thinker.

• AlphaCAM/Mastercam proficiency.

• AutoCAD/SolidWorks experience with 3D Modelling.

• CNC experience would be an asset.

• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills.

• High level of proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office productivity suite, AutoCAD and Inventor

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong ability to analyze data to recognize trends and implement data driven improvements.

• Strong leadership skills

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented

• Manage assignments/projects independently with minimal oversight

• Collaborate

• Cultivate Innovation

• Communicate effectively  

• Planning and Alignment  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and noise with moderate exposure to chemicals.

• Environment warrants the use of prescribed PPE (CSA Approved Safety boots, Safety glasses, hearing protection and other prescribed PPE depending on the department assigned.

• Work requiring fine motors skills, repetitive motion, standing and or lifting up to 50 lbs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors’ Degree or Technical Diploma in a related discipline

• Training and knowledge of Six Sigma techniques and Lean Manufacturing are desirable.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

**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