Industrial Engineer

Elkay Manufacturing Corporation; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k) Contribution

Vacation (up to 3 weeks)

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support manufacturing process improvement, lead lean initiatives, and optimize plant layout to boost efficiency and throughput. The role includes mentoring engineers and technicians, and coordinating with production managers to remove bottlenecks.

The engineer will work on redesigning manufacturing areas, improving tooling and fixturing, and evaluating equipment for better manufacturability and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology required; Master’s degree preferred
• Lean manufacturing and quality management knowledge preferred
• 7+ years of work experience preferred
• CAD proficiency required; SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and problem solving (5 Whys, A3, PDCA) preferred
• Excellent time management, adaptability and leadership skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing process improvement projects
• Optimize plant layout and oversee new equipment implementations
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to improve throughput, quality and manufacturability
• Suggest improvements to tooling, fixturing and equipment
• Provide ROI analysis for capital expenditures and guide safety considerations

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Leadership

Teamwork

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration software

Job description

Industrial 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 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 bottlenecks
• Optimizes plant layout and leads all new equipment implementation, consistent with lean principles
• Consults with Product Engineering to optimize the product, making recommendations of engineering changes to improve throughput, improve quality, and improve manufacturability
• Recommends improvements to work methods and/or procedures, including tooling, fixturing, and/or equipment
• Provides information to support return-on-investment calculations for capital expenditures
• Provides guidance in safety on new projects, existing projects, and other safety concerns as they arise
• Uses cross functional knowledge gained from manufacturing experience to guide projects in the right direction

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred
• Formal education/training in principles of lean manufacturing and quality management preferred
• 7+ years of work experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, as well as experience with team collaboration software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal and external customers
• Proficiency in CAD required, with knowledge of Solidworks preferred
• Education, training and experience in the implementation and maintenance of continuous improvement activities including principles of Lean and Six Sigma preferred
• Experience with problem solving techniques such as 5 Whys, A3, and PDCA preferred
• Excellent time management skills, flexible and adaptive thinking and strong leadership skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment to drive goals to completion is required
• 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 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 Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount!

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran