Project Engineer II- Drinking Water

at Elkay in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Project Engineer II- Drinking Water

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 Mechanical Project Engineer II will be involved in a variety of engineering projects that focus on New Product Development and continuous improvement within the Elkay Drinking Water product lines.

Responsibilities:

+ Support project teams in the design, development, and launch of new water delivery products and components, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and quality requirements

+ Design, analyze, and optimize mechanical components for various applications.

+ Collaborate with the electronics engineering team to develop and maintain electromechanical components and wire harnesses.

+ Prepare and maintain detailed documentation throughout the product development process, including design specifications, DFMEAs, test plans (DVPRs), and project reports

+ Oversee the creation and testing of prototypes, analyze test results, and iterate designs based on findings

+ Identify, analyze, and resolve engineering problems encountered during the development process for assigned components & systems

+ Support product builds throughout development cycle

+ Work with manufacturing & operations team to conduct design for manufacturability & assembly assessments

+ Work with suppliers to resolve issues from both current production and development efforts.

+ Complete cost assessments of various design options under consideration

+ Communicate project status, challenges, and milestones to stakeholders throughout development cycle ensuring alignment and support

? Skills & Experiences:

+ Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, minimum of 2 years experience in product development

+ Experience with engineering analysis tools: tolerance stack analysis and GD&T principles, FEA, and CFD

+ Basic understanding of sheetmetal fabrication & injection molded part design

+ Working knowledge of electrical systems, including wire harnesses and electromechanical components

+ Familiarity with waterway, flow control and refrigeration system design a plus

+ Familiarity with V&V Tools (DFMEA & DVPR)

+ Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis Methodologies (8D, A3)

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

+ Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

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

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.