Senior Product Compliance Engineer

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is seeking a Senior Product Compliance Engineer to lead product certification activities and maintain regulatory documentation across Drinking Water and Sinks lines. This role interfaces with engineering, product management, quality, and manufacturing to secure timely certifications and ensure ongoing compliance.

You will monitor regulatory changes, coordinate third-party testing, and drive continuous improvement in our certification processes while supporting

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting electrical and/or plumbing components.
• Excellent project management, organization, and documentation skills.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Meticulous with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product certification efforts with UL, FCC, and IAPMO R&T.
• Develop, maintain, and improve compliance documentation and declarations of conformity.
• Ensure electrical, EMC, plumbing, and material safety standards compliance for Drinking Water and Sinks lines.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams on certifications.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks

Project management

Effective communicator

Documentation

Multitasking/priority management

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, or related technical discipline

Job description

Senior Product Compliance 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.

Job Description The Senior Product Compliance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all products within the Drinking Water and Sinks business units meet applicable regulatory, safety, and performance standards. This role partners with engineering, product management, quality, and manufacturing teams to secure complex product certifications, manage compliance documentation, and maintain ongoing adherence to national and international standards and regulations. The Senior Product Compliance Engineer also serves as the key liaison between Zurn Elkay Water Solutions and external certification bodies. Reports to: Product Compliance Manager.

Key Focus Areas

• Lead and coordinate product certification efforts for agencies such as UL, FCC, and IAPMO R&T.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve product compliance documentation, processes, technical files, and declarations of conformity.
• Ensure compliance with electrical, EMC, plumbing, and material safety standards for all Drinking Water and Sinks product lines.
• Monitor changes in regulatory standards and proactively communicate potential product impacts to internal stakeholders.
• Engage with trade associations and in the development of industry standards.

New Product Development Support

• Partner with design and product engineers early in the development process to ensure designs meet multifaceted compliance and certification requirements.
• Coordinate with third-party testing laboratories to complete product evaluations and secure timely certifications.
• Support prototype and production validation testing to confirm regulatory and performance compliance.

Sustainability & Material Compliance

• Manage compliance with environmental and material content regulations.
• Support sustainability initiatives related to water efficiency, recycled content, and environmental stewardship.

Audit & Continuous Improvement Support

• Support internal and external audits from certification agencies and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate, accessible compliance records and certifications databases.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline certification and compliance management activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the technical compliance expert supporting engineering, operations, sourcing, and product management teams.
• Educate internal stakeholders on applicable standards, regulations, and codes.
• Provide compliance guidance for supplier materials and component selection.
• Partner with quality and regulatory teams to address any field or customer compliance issues.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting electrical and/or plumbing system components.
• Self-driven with a drive to proactively learn about complicated concepts.
• Excellent project management, organization, and documentation skills.
• Effective communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.
• Meticulous with a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product compliance or engineering, preferably in plumbing or appliance industries.
• Working knowledge of UL, CSA, ASME, FCC, and/or NSF standards related to plumbing and electrical products.
• Experience coordinating third-party product testing and certification processes.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Salary Range: $94,000 - $130,000

Total Rewards & Benefits

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

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.