Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design 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, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation never forgets 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

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The Senior Design Engineer will be involved with a variety of engineering initiatives that focus on New Product Development (NPD), VAPE, and continuous improvement of existing products to exceed customer expectations, national standards, and internal requirements for quality, cost, and manufacturability within the Zurn Elkay product lines.

• Design mechanical components and systems for NPD initiatives related to the following product lines: backflow prev enters, pressure reducing valves, automatic control valves, and fire protection products.
• Direct involvement in all aspects of product development, including ideation, prototyping, design verification, and production validation.
• Drive innovative idea generation by obtaining real‑world exposure to Zurn product installations through job site and customer visits, and incorporate ideas into new product designs.
• Evaluate customer feedback, customer requirements, existing product designs, and performance standards to support the development of new products.
• Research, make recommendations, and execute product design enhancements or modifications to support cost reduction and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers and lab technicians to develop and execute in‑house validation tests and field test programs.
• Obtain third‑party product listings and certifications for new products.
• Collaborate with the drafting/design team to properly document all new designs within the document control system, including 2D drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, and technical literature.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Any other job duties as assigned; a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated history of designing products with a high degree of creativity.
• Strong 2D drawing and 3D modeling skills. AutoCAD Inventor experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude in a test lab environment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and elastomeric components, such as fasteners, springs, o‑rings and seals.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to work proficiently on cross‑functional teams to achieve product development goals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute action plans.
• Experience with valves, fittings, foundry castings, metal machining, and plastic injection molding desired.
• Familiarity with third‑party certification agencies, such as Underwriters Laboratories, desired.
• FEA and CFD experience a plus.
• Experience with overseas sourcing and manufacturing…