Zurn Elkay Water Solutions · 7 hours ago
Senior Product Engineer - New Product Development
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expZurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a values-driven company focused on providing innovative plumbing and water delivery solutions. The Senior Product Engineer will serve as a technical leader for cross-functional teams, driving the design, development, and launch of new water delivery products while ensuring alignment with performance, cost, schedule, and quality targets.
ConsultingManufacturingWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Serve as a technical lead for cross-functional project teams in the design, development, and launch of new water delivery products, ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Translate customer and market requirements into clear, actionable product technical specifications
Define and establish technical milestones that align with overall program timelines and stage-gate requirements
Lead the team in technical decision-making and manage product-level trade-offs to balance performance, cost, schedule, and stakeholder expectations
Oversee product verification and validation (V&V) planning and execution, and lead teams through failure analysis and resolution
Lead product builds throughout the full development lifecycle, from prototype through pilot and production readiness
Actively manage cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs throughout the development cycle to meet overall program objectives
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks across the product development lifecycle
Lead subsystem integration into the finished product, collaborating closely with subject matter experts in electronics, refrigeration, and filtration
Serve as a voice of engineering to the cross-functional project team, with regular interaction across Product Management, Project Management, Sourcing, and Operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience delivering successful new product launches
Proven experience leading new product development teams through a formal stage-gate development process
Proficiency in verification and validation tools, including DFMEA and DVPR (required)
Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D and A3 (required)
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and product architecture development
Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations related to consumer products and water safety
Experience with refrigeration or HVAC systems
Experience with electrical and electronic systems
Consumer product or small appliance experience, including aesthetic and structural assembly design
Benefits
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!
Company
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a supplier of clean water products for the residential, commercial, education, and industrial sector.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
Craig Wehr
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
David J Pauli
Chief Financial Officer
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