Description

Quality 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 Quality Engineer is responsible for working with production, shipping and suppliers to ensure that products received, manufactured, and shipped from Filamat meet quality standards.

This role will lead the charge with any Quality issues or addressing problems - conduct root cause analysis with operational issues, supplier or part issues, escalating to relevant teams.

This role will be working closely with the plant manager in integrating quality processes and procedures with operations. This position will also oversee inventory control and support continuous improvement using the lean Zurn Elkay Business Systems (ZEBS) principles.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain the company QMS system
• Assist with quality audits both external and internal (like ISO 9001)
• Take ownership of non-conformance documentation and resolution
• RMA processing
• Support Operations with inbound and in process inspections and problem solving to prevent quality escapes working with internal engineering and other key stakeholders
• Ensure tools are calibrated per IAPMO/ISO 9001 standards
• Check manufacturing work and record problems and resolution in the Quality Management System
• Execute inbound inspections from suppliers to ensure inbound product compliance; work with and collect process data as required; write summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standards
• Perform receiving, in process, and final inspection activities
• Perform internal manufacturing process and product audits as directed
• Assist implementation/optimization of ERP system at site level.
• Report supplier nonconformances through the Global Supplier Quality reporting system and business unit systems and to cross functional stakeholders. Collaborate with Global Supplier Quality team to resolve supplier quality issues.
• Assist with nonconforming material containment process within the business unit
• Communicate with quality department team and internal disciplines to communicate and resolve customer quality concerns
• May be assigned to participate in projects as a part of development as assigned by Quality System or Engineering supervision / support team
• Support quality department with Corrective and Preventive Action Process
• Perform nonconforming material analysis as directed
• Collect process data as required and maintain quality records
• Support continual improvement (#CI) objectives as assigned
• Continually learn and successfully execute processes to meet organizational objectives
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

• Two years technical degree or equivalent experience
• Min One year experience with QMS systems and External Audits
• Min One year experience in manufacturing or quality engineering function
• Demonstrated communication and problem-solving capabilities. Experience with 8D problem solving methodology
• Knowledge of blueprint reading
• MS Office (Word / Excel / Power Point /Outlook) knowledge required
• Knowledge of statistical process methodology/ inspection methods. Can work with Hand Gauges (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork ability
• Experience with various forklifts and stock-handling preferred
• ASQ certification preferred.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - purchase company stock at a discount!

**THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.**

Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.