Kenneth Barta

Kenneth Barta is an experienced engineering professional with a background in product engineering and management, currently serving as the Manager of Product Engineering at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions since March 2019. In this role, Kenneth leads a team of mechanical and packaging engineers, oversees departmental budgets, and has significantly contributed to a key stainless steel business integration project that achieved $4M in savings. Prior to this position, Kenneth spent 17 years at Elkay Manufacturing, where roles included Lead Product Engineer and Associate Product Manager, focusing on product quality improvement, OEM manufacturing onboarding, and market analysis for residential sinks and faucets. Kenneth's career began at Marcelles Kitchen, Bath, and Tile, where expertise in kitchen and bathroom design was developed. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's in Manufacturing Technology & Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an AAS Degree in Automated Manufacturing from the College of DuPage.