Engineer II, Quality

Engineer II, Quality

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a global leader in water solutions.

• Work collaboratively with production, engineering, finished goods, customer service, service centers, and suppliers to ensure processes are followed and outcomes meet expectations.
• Lead advanced quality planning, supplier quality feedback, improvements in quality processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead 8D root cause analysis teams and manage daily critical to quality continuous improvement projects.
• Support New Product Development and Change Management with internal engineering and suppliers to support print requirements.
• Improve Advanced Quality Planning activities within product development and sourcing for process hand‑off to manufacturing, including measurement devices.
• Develop QMS documentation.
• Assist with calibration management planning and execution according to IAPMO standards.
• Perform/approve First Article Inspections and ensure manufacturing follows predetermined quality standards.
• Perform internal quality system and product audits according to ISO 9001, IAPMO standards and Zurn Elkay organizational quality management system.
• Report supplier nonconformances through the Global Supplier Quality reporting system and Business Unit systems.
• Coordinate nonconforming material containment process within the business unit.
• Manage and support the CAR/CAPA process, working across departments internally and with suppliers and corporate supplier quality to resolve customer quality concerns.
• Perform nonconforming material analysis.
• Support Applications Engineering and Operations in clarifying production print in conjunction with documenting organizational knowledge.
• Develop knowledge of products across multiple platforms and mentor Quality Technicians.
• Maintain quality records.
• Support continuous improvement activities (#CI) across the company as required.
• Attend trade shows as needed to benchmark measurement system improvements.
• Act as Project Manager for 8D root cause analysis teams for largest impact projects, implement improved daily visual management for 8D projects and critical to quality continuous improvement action plans.
• Integrate visual management plan with daily Gemba process in manufacturing cells and engage engineers & floor associates in daily improvement actions.
• Participate in tear downs, troubleshooting, testing and validation of internal failures or new design improvements.
• Design, implement, and audit improved standard work processes for manufacturing cells that drive warranty reductions.

• Four-year BS or BA degree in engineering or engineering technology program.
• Technical quality background with five or more years of experience applying quality improvement tools such as 8D Problem Solving, 5 Why Root Cause, Statistical Principles, Measurement Systems, FMEA, APQP, Control Plans, SPC, etc.
• Project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with statistical software such as Minitab.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Enterprise (Green or Black Belt preferred). Advanced problem‑solving experience (e.g., Shainin) is a plus.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and skilled use of hand gauges (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Machining/foundry/sheet metal background or FARO/CMM knowledge is a plus.

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD–D, and Life Insurance.
• Matching 401(k) contribution.
• Health Savings Account.
• Up to 3 weeks of 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.