Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Elkay; Lanark (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is seeking an Industrial Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to support the manufacturing plant with real-world projects. The role targets students in sophomore or junior year pursuing an engineering degree, who can work full-time and contribute to process improvements using data and teamwork.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration with the Engineering Manager, and exposure to line balance, workflow optimization, and layout redesign.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
• Able to work 40 hours per week.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Attention to detail and problem solving.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MS Office preferred.
• GPA target 3.0+.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineering Manager with process mapping to optimize workflow.
• Identify bottlenecks and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Redesign/optimize plant layouts and work areas.
• Conduct time studies and support standards development.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

GPA 3.0 or better

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Industrial Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

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.

Additional Job Description

We are targeting students completing their sophomore or junior year of college who are interested in working in a dynamic and engaging work environment to participate in our internship program. Elkay interns will apply the skills and knowledge developed in college while contributing to exciting real world projects!

The Industrial Engineering Intern will assist the Engineering Manager with various projects to support the manufacturing plant by performing the following duties:

• Optimizing workflow by process mapping
• Eliminating bottlenecks to increase efficiencies
• Redesign/optimization of layouts
• Conduct line balance review of assembly lines
• Execution of time studies and standards development

The student will gain experience in the day-to-day activities and project work done by a typical industrial engineer.

We are targeting students completing their sophomore or junior year of college who are interested in working in a dynamic and engaging work environment to participate in our internship program. Students completing their freshman year may apply, but we prefer students already into their core curriculum. Elkay interns will apply the skills and knowledge developed in college while contributing to exciting real-world projects!

Qualifications:

• Students completing their sophomore or junior year working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field strongly preferred
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week
• Ability to work with others, but highly self-motivated to achieve individual tasks efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail a must
• Creative problem-solving skills essential; strong analytical skills desired
• Computer skills including excellent skills with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• AutoCAD Experience Required
• GPA desired: 3.0 or better

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 compensation range for this position is $19.50-21.50/hour.

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.