Corrective Action & Quality Engineer

Location: Freeport, IL, Lanark, IL

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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.

The Corrective Action & Quality Engineer owns the 8D and corrective action process across two manufacturing sites within the Drinking Water Business Unit. This role focuses on solving quality problems at the root, ensuring corrective actions are fully implemented and effective, and reducing repeat issues through strong problem solving and prevention.

You will lead investigations into recurring and high-impact quality issues, work closely with plant and engineering teams, and help strengthen how corrective action is executed and sustained across the business.
 

Key Responsibilities

Corrective Action Ownership

• Own and drive 8D and corrective action from problem definition through verified closure
• Ensure root cause, corrective action, and prevention are clearly defined and documented
• Maintain discipline around timely and complete closure of corrective actions

Investigation and Root Cause

• Lead cross-functional investigations into repeat and high-impact quality issues
• Use data to distinguish true root cause from symptoms
• Ensure problem statements and root causes are accurate and supported by data

Effectiveness and Prevention

• Validate that corrective actions are sustained and prevent recurrence
• Establish clear criteria for verifying effectiveness
• Drive preventive actions based on trends and repeat failure patterns

Cross-Functional Execution

• Partner with Plant Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations teams
• Support alignment across Freeport and Lanark facilities
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders

Data and Trend Analysis

• Analyze warranty, field, and internal defect data to identify patterns
• Highlight repeat issues and systemic risks
• Support reporting and visibility into quality performance and trends

Continuous Improvement

• Apply structured problem solving and Lean principles to reduce defects and variation
• Feed lessons learned into PFMEA, APQP, and manufacturing controls
• Support updates to standard work and quality processes based on findings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field
• 3 to 7 years of experience in quality, manufacturing, or reliability engineering
• Experience owning corrective actions from open to verified closure
• Hands-on experience with 8D or structured root cause problem solving
• Experience resolving repeat or chronic quality issues
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive actions without direct authority

Preferred:

• Experience with warranty, field, or reliability data
• Lean or Six Sigma training

Additional Information

Reports to: Quality Manager
Location: Freeport, IL with time split between Freeport and Lanark facilities

The compensation range 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 Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000

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!

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran