Engineering Manager, Electrical & Embedded Systems
Engineering Manager, Electrical & Embedded Systems
Description
Engineering Manager, Electrical & Embedded Systems 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!
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Overview
As Engineering Manager, Electrical & Firmware, you will lead a team of electrical and firmware engineers responsible for developing and supporting innovative products from concept through launch.
This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, people leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll help guide engineering decisions, develop team capability, and ensure electrical and firmware teams are fully integrated into our product development process.
We're looking for someone who combines strong electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to lead engineers, build relationships across teams, and drive execution through others.
This is an ideal opportunity for either:
An experienced engineering manager with a strong electrical engineering background, or
A senior or lead engineer ready to take the next step into people leadership
What You'll Do
Lead and Develop the Team
Lead a team of electrical and firmware engineers
Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
Support career development and technical growth across the team
Build team capability while creating clear ownership and accountability
Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Mechanical Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing teams
Help create a more integrated engineering organization across disciplines
Facilitate collaboration between electrical, firmware, and mechanical teams throughout product development
Resolve technical and organizational challenges that impact project execution
Guide Technical Direction
Review and approve engineering designs, architecture decisions, and technical recommendations
Provide technical leadership across electrical and firmware development activities
Support decisions related to system architecture, component selection, product performance, and reliability
Ensure engineering work aligns with product requirements, business goals, and development timelines
Support New Product Development
Lead the electrical and firmware portions of multiple active new product development programs
Support validation activities and successful product launches
Monitor project progress and help remove technical obstacles
Partner with project leaders to ensure execution against schedules and priorities
Improve Product Reliability and Business Continuity
Lead efforts related to component obsolescence management and second-source qualification
Support cost reduction, quality improvement, and warranty reduction initiatives
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions when needed
Help identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and development efficiency
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year:
Electrical and firmware teams are fully integrated into the broader product development process
Strong partnerships exist between electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams
New product development projects move efficiently through validation and launch
Engineers are growing in capability and taking greater ownership of project execution
The team is viewed as a proactive contributor to innovation and business success
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of electrical engineering experience in product development environments
Experience working with embedded systems, electronics, firmware, or connected products
Experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, or providing technical leadership
Strong understanding of product development processes and cross-functional collaboration
Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Preferred
Previous engineering management or supervisory experience
Experience leading electrical and firmware engineering teams
Experience working in manufacturing or industrial product environments
Experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration
Experience supporting new product development programs from concept through launch
Experience with component obsolescence management, validation testing, and product reliability initiatives
Why This Role Matters
This role will help shape the future of our engineering organization.
You'll have the opportunity to build team capability, influence product strategy, and help create stronger collaboration across engineering disciplines while supporting the development of innovative products that serve customers around the world.
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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