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Elkay Quality Engineer in Caddo Mills, Texas
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!
Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer is responsible for working with production, shipping and suppliers to ensure that products received, manufactured, and shipped from Caddo Mills, TX meets 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 Responsibilities:
Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation support
Cycle counting to ensure inventory accuracy
RMA processing
Support Operations with inbound and inprocess inspections and problem solving to prevent quality escapes working with internal engineering and other key stakeholders
Ensure tools are calibrated per IAPMO standards and NSF 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
Support quality management system audits
Assist with PPAP validations.
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 ERP systems
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, 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.