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!
If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire Quality Management System (QMS) for Intellihot platform. This position tracks and continually improves operational processes to maximize design intent of fit, form, and function for components, products, and services to meet or exceed customer expectations. The Quality Manager provides Quality leadership in all processes from New Product Development/Introductions, sourcing, purchasing, receiving, manufacturing and assembly support, sustaining engineering, audits, Tech Services, and through returned goods. This position provides metrics development and assessment for awareness and continual improvement, supports operations through Managing Job Specific Work Instructions and part programming, and focus on building a proactive, preventative quality culture, leading quality assurance teams, driving continuous improvement, and reducing costs related to defects.Essential Job Functions
- Manage and continuously improve the QMS to align with lean manufacturing principles, ensuring it supports product quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead cross-functional quality initiatives that drive measurable improvements in compliance, productivity, and risk mitigation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations and ensure organizational practices remain compliant. Lead efforts to identify and address compliance gaps proactively.
- Utilize data-driven methods (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC) to improve process capability, reduce waste, and improve quality KPIs.
- Investigate quality deviations, lead Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) processes, and manage customer complaints to ensure high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with various department staff to provide data about current quality levels and expertise for maintaining and improving the quality of work and products.
- Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures and sampling plans based on risk and product criticality.
- Analyze inspection data and generate reports to track quality trends, KPIs, and target continuous improvement.
- Manage quality team through mentoring and coaching, while creating and implementing quality training procedures.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks to product quality and safety.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor of Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in Quality, 5+ years experience in a leadership role.
- Travel Requirements: <5 % of time.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated experiences in corrective actions, root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone), FMEA, and control plans.
- Proficiency with ISO standards such ISO 9001.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, drawings, specifications, and governmental regulations.
- Understanding of Measurement Tools Calibration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND BEHAVIORS
- Demonstrated leadership capability with a proven track record of leading, developing, and influencing both direct and matrixed teams to achieve strategic business objectives and drive organizational success.
- Exceptional ability to influence, align, and motivate cross-functional stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving consensus to deliver desired business outcomes in complex environments.
- Strong presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts, engage diverse audiences, and manage multiple priorities with precision and efficiency.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, documentation, and analytical problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Technical Competencies: Quality Management Systems, Auditing, APQP & PPAP, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Non-Conformance and Corrective Actions and Supplier Development.
- Analytical & Problem Solving Skills: Data Driven Decision Making and Risk Management.
- Communication: Detailed Report Writing, Audit Summaries and Negotiating with Suppliers to Adopt Quality Improvements/Corrective Actions.
- Soft Skills: Attention to Detail, Adaptability and Continuous Improvement Mindset.
The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on compensable factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training, and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.
$96,214.00 - $132,294.00
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
- Matching 401(k) Contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare & Dependent Care
- Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Educational Reimbursement
- Matching Gift Program
- 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field
- 5-10 years of progressive experience in Quality
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role
- Travel of less than 5% of the time
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with corrective actions and root cause analysis, including 5 Whys and Fishbone
- Experience with FMEA and control plans
- Proficiency with ISO 9001 standards
- Ability to interpret technical procedures, drawings, specifications, and governmental regulations
- Understanding of measurement tools calibration
- Experience with Quality Management Systems and auditing
- Experience with APQP and PPAP
- Experience with statistical analysis, manufacturing processes, non-conformance, corrective actions, and supplier development
- Strong leadership, communication, presentation, facilitation, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for many professional and technical roles, with role-specific ranges and clear bands visible in external postings. Market-aligned base pay combined with bonuses and recognition programs strengthens perceived fairness.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a generous company match, plus access to equity through stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan, enhances long-term rewards. These elements are consistently highlighted alongside the core benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad mix—wellness programs, paid volunteer time, charitable gift matching, tuition reimbursement, and development opportunities—expands total rewards beyond base pay. This breadth provides lifestyle value across health, community, and learning.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Insights
What We Do
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions supplies the industry’s widest range of clean water solutions for drinking water, hygiene and sustainable water management. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Zurn Elkay works with customers around the globe to deliver products and systems that enhance and ensure water quality, safety, hygiene, flow control and conservation. From healthcare to hospitality, education to retail and residential to office facilities, we pride ourselves on meeting specialized needs for every market, focusing on quality, reliability, quick installation and easy maintenance. Our values of Continuous Improvement, Integrity in Everything We Do, Customer First, Culture of Winning, and Total Associate Engagement serve as our drive to achieve world-class safety, quality, delivery, cost and growth now and in the future. In everything we do, we are sustainably inspired. We work to make our communities better with volunteerism and philanthropy, and support diversity, equity and inclusion inside and outside our walls. We seek to uphold our promise to the planet every day by providing sustainable water management solutions
