Senior Product Engineer - New Product Development

Elkay Manufacturing•Downers Grove, IL

1d•$94,000 - $120,000

About The Position

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. Role Summary The Drinking Water Senior NPD Engineer serves as a technical leader for cross‑functional teams driving the design, development, and launch of new water delivery products. This role translates customer and market needs into clear technical specifications, defines key engineering milestones, and guides the team through critical technical decisions to meet performance, cost, schedule, and quality targets. The engineer oversees verification and validation activities, leads root‑cause analysis, and supports product builds from early prototypes through production readiness. With a strong focus on system integration—including electronics, refrigeration, and filtration—the role proactively manages technical risks and ensures smooth coordination across Product Management, Project Management, Sourcing, and Operations.

Requirements

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).
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and product architecture development.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations related to consumer products and water safety (preferred).
Experience with refrigeration or HVAC systems (preferred).
Experience with electrical and electronic systems (preferred).
Consumer product or small appliance experience, including aesthetic and structural assembly design (preferred).

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.