Configuration Engineering Lead & Project Manager/Engineer
About The Position
Peerless Pump Company, a US-based manufacturer of centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications, is seeking a Configuration Engineering Lead & Project Manager/Engineer. This role involves providing strategic and day-to-day leadership for the Configuration Engineering team while directly managing Light Engineered Project orders. The position requires ensuring contractual, technical, commercial, and schedule requirements are met with excellence. The role balances hands-on project execution with developing the team's capabilities, driving continuous process improvements, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer success within a diverse, supportive, and inclusive culture.
Requirements
- A Four-year technical or engineering degree, or equivalent experience in design, applications, or contract management.
- A Strong background with rotating equipment including drivers, controls, and interface systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Authorization to work in the USA without support.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced understanding of pump principles, pump construction, hydraulics, and product application.
- Working knowledge of CATIA and/or SAP (MM, SD, and PS modules).
- Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Configuration Engineering team by setting clear performance expectations, identifying skill gaps, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage and engineer all assigned Light Engineered Project orders, serving as the primary customer interface throughout the order lifecycle and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, metrics, and performance data to optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and standardize engineering and execution best practices.
- Establish execution strategies, including engineering, sourcing, documentation, and scheduling requirements necessary for successful project delivery.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects progress according to established timelines and contractual commitments.
- Maintain responsibility for project execution performance, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Evaluate and manage customer-driven changes, assessing impacts to cost, schedule, and resources while supporting change order development and scope negotiations.
- Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks that may impact delivery, profitability, or customer satisfaction.
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Home working opportunities
- Parental support
- Annual bonuses
- Health insurance
- Strong focus on well-being activities
- Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community
- Access to on-demand training and learning sessions
- Carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Merit increases
- Bonuses
- Employee stock purchase programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
