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Elkay Sr. Design Engineer in Paso Robles, California
Sr. Design 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 Description
The Senior Design Engineer will be involved with a variety of engineering initiatives that focus on New Product Development (NPD), VAVE, and continuous improvement of existing products to exceed customer expectations, national standards, and internal requirements for quality, cost, and manufacturability within the Zurn product lines.
Key Accountabilities
Design mechanical components and systems for NPD initiatives related to the following product lines: backflow preventers, 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
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 a plus
Some domestic or international travel may be required
Capabilities and Success Factors
Cultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary - $91k - 136k.
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Matching 401(k) Contribution
Health Savings Account
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
Salary Range: The compensation range(s) identified below are a good faith estimate of the salary expected to be paid as performed from these locations. Actual salaries may vary based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, education and training; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Most candidates will start in the lower half of the range.
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
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.
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.
