What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer position at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions?
Senior 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 Senior Engineer supports manufacturing process improvement projects for our lines of Flushers and Faucets. Coordinated with our Lean / Continuous Improvement system, the Senior Engineer works with minimal supervision to lead complex and difficult projects to improve quality, increase efficiency and throughput and removes waste from our manufacturing processes. This includes re-design of manufacturing areas, improving tooling and fixturing, and researching and recommending equipment for manufacturing and material handling to support manufacturing process improvement. The Senior Engineer also mentors Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
- Works with Production Area Managers, Department Supervisors and floor personnel to optimize product flow within the plant and to prioritize removing bottlenecks
- Optimizes plant layout and leads all new equipment implementation, consistent with lean principles
- Consults with Product Engineering to optimize the product, making recommendations of engineering changes to improve throughput, improve quality, and improve manufacturability
- Recommends improvements to work methods and / or procedures, including tooling, fixturing, and / or equipment
- Provides information to support return-on-investment calculations for capital expenditures
- Provides guidance in safety on new projects, existing projects, and other safety concerns as they arise
- Uses cross functional knowledge gained from manufacturing experience to guide projects in the right direction
QUALIFICATIONS :
Total Rewards and Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
