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Mechanical Engineer

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
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!

If you are a current employee, please navigate here to apply internally.

Mechanical Engineer

Purpose

As a Product Engineer II, you will lead projects from idea to implementation, applying your technical knowledge to solve problems, improve product performance, and support cross-functional initiatives. This role provides a balance of hands-on engineering, CAD utilization, project coordination, and process proficiency.

Essential Job Functions

  • Lead and contribute to product development initiatives including New Product Development (NPD), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), continuous improvement of existing products, and R&D projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Support design of products that exceed customer expectations, national standards, and internal requirements for quality, cost, and manufacturability.
  • Independently create and maintain engineering documentation including 3D CAD models, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
  • Direct involvement in all aspects of product development, including ideation, prototyping, design verification, production validation, and field evaluations.
  • Drive innovative idea generation by obtaining real-world exposure to Zurn product installations through job site and customer visits, and incorporate ideas into new product designs.
  • Research, make recommendations, and execute product design enhancements or modifications to support cost reduction and quality improvements
  • Evaluate customer feedback, customer requirements, existing product designs, and performance standards to support the development of new products.
  • Manage engineering deliverables by completing assigned tasks in alignment with the Product Development Process.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams including sales, customer service, and manufacturing, and assist in training junior engineers or technicians.
  • Collaborate with the drafting/design team to properly document all new designs within the document control system, including 2D drawings, 3D models, bills of materials, and technical literature.


Qualifications/Education And Experience

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to manage assigned tasks across multiple projects with guidance.
  • Ability to develop creative design solutions to customer problems with guidance
  • Demonstrate ability to follow action plans and contribute to project goals.
  • Effective team player with a collaborative mindset in cross-functional environments.
  • Self-driven and self-accountable with limited oversight
  • Fundamental knowledge in 3D CAD design tools; able to create basic models and drawings. AutoDesk Inventor experience a plus.
  • Fundamental understanding of engineering principles and product development processes.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and team interaction.
  • Willingness to take direction and apply feedback constructively.
  • Comfortable working independently or with teams
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software including: Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Basic knowledge of mechanical and elastomeric components, such as fasteners, springs, o-rings and seals
  • AutoCAD Inventor and Vault
  • Microsoft D365


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!


**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/Veteran

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