Manufacturing Engineering Intern
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!
Job Description
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is looking for a motivated and driven Manufacturing Engineering Intern to join our team at the Lumberton, NC facility, home to our innovative sink manufacturing operation. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-performance manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
What this internship offers:
Real-world experience supporting a national brand with a legacy of American manufacturing.
Exposure to manufacturing technologies and lean practices.
Mentorship from experienced engineers and plant leaders.
Opportunity to contribute to meaningful process improvement and efficiency initiatives .
Key Accountabilities
Assist the Manufacturing Engineering team in optimizing sink production processes, including metal forming, welding, polishing, and assembly.
Support implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S activities.
Perform time studies and workflow analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
Create and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.
Assist in tooling and fixture design or improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
Collect and analyze production data to support root cause analysis and process improvements.
Participate in Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement projects.
Qualifications/Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Completion of sophomore year or higher preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) a plus.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
Interest in hands-on manufacturing environments and continuous improvement.
Total Rewards and Benefits
Competitive Salary
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
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 Vacation
12 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Educational Reimbursement
Matching Gift Program
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Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation
What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?
A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time.
In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse.
Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water - the essence of life itself.
What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.
While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay's story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most.
Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay's values.
We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow's challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.
