Sr. Quality 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, 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 Senior Quality Engineer works collaboratively with production, engineering, finished goods, customer service, service centers, supply chain management, purchasing, OSP suppliers, and Corporate Supplier Quality to ensure that processes are followed, and process outcomes meet or exceed expectations. This position services as a leader in advanced quality planning, supplier quality feedback/improvements in quality processes and continual improvement.

• Support New Product Development and Change Management with both internal Engineering, Global Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Management for direct suppliers

• Support and help improve Advanced Quality Planning activities within product development and sourcing for process handoff to Manufacturing, including measurement devices

• Support NPD and Change Management with both internal Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management and with Outside Service Providers (OSP) to support print requirements

• Develop and maintain Outside Service Suppliers (OSP's), including establishment and adherence to Zurn Elkay requirements. Outside suppliers include, but are not limited to, fabricating, passivating, chrome plating, galvanizing, AR and blue coating, powder coating, polishing, kitting, packaging.

• Train and support OSP's on quality tools ((APQP, MSA, SPC, PPAP, Process flow diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, standard operating procedures, work instructions, inspection records, training plans)

• Support QA Technician activities as needed

• Develop QMS documentation

• Manage calibration system management planning and execution according to IAPMO standards

• Perform/Approve First Article Inspections

• Ensure manufacturing/service center processes such as Receiving, Stock Selecting / Movement, Fabricating, Assembly, Hydrant Assembly and Packout follow predetermined quality standards

• Perform Incoming Inspections using FARO arm, conventional, 2D and 3D CAD drawings

• Perform internal quality system and product audits according to ISO 9001, IAPMO standards and Zurn organizational quality management system

• Conduct Supplier assessments and Supplier process audits on site as required and actions are documented and followed up to ensure closure

• Prioritize and provide quick reaction with the SCAR/CAPA process, working across departments internally and with suppliers and Global Supplier Quality to resolve customer quality concerns, Supplier nonconformities and Incidents and ensure root cause problem solving driven corrective actions

• Report supplier nonconformances through the Global Supplier Quality reporting system and Business Unit systems

• Coordinate nonconforming material containment process within the business unit

• Perform nonconforming material analysis

• Manage Cost of Quality information

• Support Applications Engineering and Operations in clarifying production print in conjunction with documenting organizational knowledge

• Develop a 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

• 5+ years of experience

• Experience working with suppliers and achieving results to meet company schedules

• Ability to understand print dimensions, tolerances and GD&T

• MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

• Working knowledge of 8D/Safety problem solving

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, IAPMO, UL, NSF

• Project management background, follow-up to conclusion

• Ability to establish targets and translate them into actionable plans

• ZEBS knowledge a plus (Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen)

• Ability to work with Hand Gauges (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

• Machining/foundry/sheet metal background a plus

• FARO or CMM knowledge 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 Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran