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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

Integrated water solutions and fixtures provider

Quality Manager 3

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Sanford, NC, USA
In Person
Manufacturing Quality & TestQuality Engineering, Validation, Compliance & Quality Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required.
  • At least 6 years of experience implementing and/or improving quality systems is required.
  • At least 2 years of supplier quality experience is required; international experience is a plus.
  • Experience leading an ISO 9001, QS9000, AS9100, or ISO/TS 16949-based Quality Management System in a high-mix assembly operation is required.
  • Production Part Approval Process experience is required.
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma experience is required.
  • Demonstrated success directing multiple projects in multiple locations is required.
  • Computer skills including spreadsheet applications, Microsoft Access, and/or Minitab are required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, manage, and maintain the quality system and regulatory compliance.
  • Implement company-wide operational procedures to support quality system requirements and world-class execution.
  • Drive continuous improvement and establish customer satisfaction objectives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and the Zurn Elkay Business System to validate and approve new products, manufacturing lines, and processes.
  • Drive quality standards throughout the organization and create a culture of quality.
  • Grow the supplier quality system for domestic and international vendors.
  • Conduct quality systems audits at supplier sites.
  • Improve quality performance by coaching and guiding regional Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Service, and Sales teams in implementing processes and tools.
  • Reduce internal and external defects per million opportunities and cost of poor quality.
  • Improve customer satisfaction through voice of the customer, data analysis, and corrective and preventive action.
  • Lead, coordinate, and participate in Six Sigma and/or Lean activities to drive operational and transactional improvements.
  • Analyze current processes, develop tactics, metrics, and scorecards, and institute data-driven improvements linking Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Customer Service objectives worldwide.
  • Work with Zurn NPD, VA/VE, and Sourcing teams to complete PPAP requirements and supplier improvement projects.
  • Assist in managing the supplier certification process.
  • Develop quality requirements and quality plans.
  • Manage site Quality resources to achieve objectives.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste and increase efficiency across the business.
  • Ensure quality standards are recognized, understood, and maintained across the company.
  • Disseminate quality concepts throughout the organization and contribute to a culture committed to quality and organizational objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • International supplier quality experience.
  • Experience with cast metals, including casting, forging, or machining, and plastic molding.
  • Green or Black Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma.
  • ASQ certified auditor.

About the company

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

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Zurn Elkay Water Solutions provides a broad range of water management products for commercial, institutional, and residential markets, including filtered bottle filling stations, drinking fountains, sinks, faucets, valves, drainage, and restroom fixtures. Its approach uses a razor-and-blade model, where installing filtered water stations enables ongoing, high-margin revenue from filter replacements. The company combines Zurn’s plumbing expertise with Elkay’s stainless-steel sinks, fixtures, and water coolers to serve education, healthcare, government, hospitality, and residential construction, primarily in the United States with some international locations. Its goal is to deliver safe, efficient water systems and maintenance programs that promote water hygiene and conservation while building recurring revenue streams.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Founded

1900

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $491 million, up 10.5%, and management raised guidance.
  • Q2 adjusted EBITDA reached $136 million, with 27.7% margin and $112 million free cash flow.
  • 2025 Sustainability Report says 2.4 billion gallons filtered and 20 billion bottles avoided.

What critics are saying

  • Q2 2026 free cash flow turned negative $42.7 million, exposing working-capital volatility.
  • Q2 2026 10-Q disclosed restructuring actions, workforce reductions, and facility rationalization.
  • Failed Intellihot integration destroys ZWS's premium margin story and 2027 valuation rerating.

What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions unique

  • Zurn Elkay combines plumbing, drainage, and drinking-water systems under one commercial platform.
  • Intellihot acquisition in July 2026 expands tankless water-heating into a $1.1 billion market.
  • PFAS-certified filters and bottle-filling stations create recurring replacement-filter revenue.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • STD
  • LTD
  • AD&D
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Up to 3 weeks starting Vacation (may increase with tenure)
  • Paid Holidays

Company News

Ticker Report
Aug 26th, 2026
Sanctuary Advisors LLC Makes New $2.31 Million Investment in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor $ZWS

Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new position in Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Cor (NYSE:ZWS – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 45,630 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,306,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently […]

Yahoo Finance
Jul 28th, 2026
Zurn Elkay posts Q2 revenue of $491M, beating estimates by 1.6%

Zurn Elkay reported better-than-expected second-quarter results for 2026, with revenue rising 10.5% year on year to $491 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $483.3 million. The water management solutions company posted adjusted earnings of $0.50 per share, beating consensus forecasts of $0.47. Adjusted EBITDA reached $136 million with a 27.7% margin, whilst operating margin improved to 31%, up from 17.5% in the prior-year quarter. Organic revenue grew 10%. The company repurchased $50 million in shares during the quarter and paid $37 million in dividends. However, free cash flow turned negative at -$42.7 million, down from $101.6 million in the same quarter last year. CEO Todd Adams noted the company raised its full-year outlook and continues leveraging operational improvements to drive growth.

Business Wire
Jul 21st, 2026
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation to Acquire Intellihot

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation (NYSE: ZWS) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Intellihot, Inc., a privately-held leader in tankles...

Yahoo Finance
May 11th, 2026
Zurn Elkay's 18.4% cash flow margin beats F5 and Sonos in water management play

Zurn Elkay, a water management solutions provider, stands out amongst cash-producing stocks with an 18.4% trailing 12-month free cash flow margin. The company demonstrates strong fundamentals with a gross margin of 42.6% and improving efficiency, as its operating margin expanded by 3.7 percentage points over five years. In contrast, F5 and Sonos face significant headwinds. F5, despite a 29.9% free cash flow margin, struggles with sluggish 3.3% ARR growth and stagnant operating margins. Sonos shows even weaker performance with only an 8.1% free cash flow margin, declining annual sales of 1.4% over five years, and earnings per share dropping 9.3% annually. Zurn Elkay's strong 15.1% free cash flow margin and improved cash conversion indicate growing capital efficiency.

Associated Press
Apr 21st, 2026
Zurn Elkay Q1 sales grow 11% to $433M as adjusted EBITDA margins expand 160bp to 26.8%

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $433 million, up 11% year-over-year on a core sales basis. Net income from continuing operations reached $59 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared with $41 million ($0.24 per share) in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $116 million, representing 26.8% of net sales, up from $98 million (25.2% of sales) a year earlier. The Milwaukee-based water management company expanded its credit facility from $200 million to $550 million and deployed $50 million to repurchase one million shares during the quarter. Net debt leverage stood at 0.5x as of 31st March 2026. For the second quarter, the company expects core sales growth of 8% to 9% and adjusted EBITDA margins between 27.0% and 27.5%.