Senior Product Design Engineer

Senior Product Design Engineer

Zurn Elkay

life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, North Carolina, Cary

Jun 03, 2025

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 sweek 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 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 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran