Industrial Engineer

Industrial EngineerThe CompanyZurn 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!If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.The Senior Engineer supports manufacturing process improvement projects. Coordinated with our Lean/Continuous Improvement system, the Senior Engineer works with minimal supervision to lead complex and difficult projects to improve quality, increase efficiency and throughput and removes waste from our manufacturing processes. This includes re-design of manufacturing areas, improving tooling and fixturing, and researching and recommending equipment for manufacturing and material handling to support manufacturing process improvement. The Senior Engineer also mentors Engineers and Engineering Technicians.Works with Production Area Managers, Department Supervisors and floor personnel to optimize product flow within the plant and to prioritize removing bottlenecksOptimizes plant layout and leads all new equipment implementation, consistent with lean principlesConsults with Product Engineering to optimize the product, making recommendations of engineering changes to improve throughput, improve quality, and improve manufacturabilityRecommends improvements to work methods and/or procedures, including tooling, fixturing, and/or equipmentProvides information to support return-on-investment calculations for capital expendituresProvides guidance in safety on new projects, existing projects, and other safety concerns as they ariseUses cross functional knowledge gained from manufacturing experience to guide projects in the right directionQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology from an accredited institution required; Master's degree preferredFormal education/training in principles of lean manufacturing and quality management preferred7+ years of work experience preferredStrong Microsoft Office skills, as well as experience with team collaboration softwareStrong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal and external customersProficiency in CAD required, with knowledge of Solidworks preferredEducation, training and experience in the implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement activities including principles of Lean and Six Sigma preferredExperience with problem solving techniques such as 5 Whys, A3, and PDCA preferredExcellent time management skills, flexible and adaptive thinking and strong leadership skillsAbility to work in a team-based environmentAbility to successfully coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment to drive goals to completion is requiredThe 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 compensable 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. The range for this position is $92,000-$126,000.Total Rewards and BenefitsCompetitive SalaryMedical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life InsuranceMatching 401(k) ContributionHealth Savings AccountUp to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)12 Paid HolidaysAnnual Bonus EligibilityEducational ReimbursementMatching Gift ProgramEmployee 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.**Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/VeteranSummaryLocation: Freeport, ILType: Full time