Engineering & Quality Manager

Ironclad Powered by Mersino•Davison, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering and Quality Manager leads product engineering and quality across Global Pump Manufacturing. This role guides the design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of pumps and related equipment while building practical quality controls throughout purchasing fabrication, assembly, and final inspection. The manager partners with manufacturing, supply chain, service, sales, and field teams to deliver reliable products that meet customer requirements and can be built and supported efficiently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Progressive experience in mechanical product design and manufacturing quality, including leadership of technical staff or cross-functional projects.
Ability to interpret and approve engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test results.
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, engineering changes, and production problem solving.
Strong communication and judgement across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customer-facing teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with centrifugal pumps, fluid handling equipment, diesel-driven packages, or related industrial machinery.
Knowledge of hydraulic fundamentals, pump performance testing, welding and fabrication, and supplier quality.
Experience with 3D CAD, product data management, ERP systems, and formal quality management practices.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering priorities for new products, product changes, custom configurations, and production support.
Oversee design calculations, drawings, bills of material, specifications, and engineering change control.
Review designs for performance, manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and cost; resolve technical issues before release.
Provide technical direction and coaching to engineers and designers, including design reviews and workload planning.
Own practical quality standards and inspection plans for incoming materials, in-process work, final assembly, and product testing.
Define acceptance criteria and maintain traceable records for testing, inspection, nonconforming material, and corrective action.
Investigate defects, warranty trends, and field failures; lead root cause analysis and verify that corrective actions work.
Partner with suppliers and purchasing to address component quality and prevent recurring issues.
Work with production leaders to resolve build issues, clarify drawings, improve work instructions, and reduce rework.
Support pump selection and application questions from sales, service, and field teams, escalating specialized analyses when needed.
Coordinate engineering and quality input for prototype builds, testing, launches, and product changes.
Balance production needs with documented design and quality requirements; communicate risks and decisions promptly.
Set clear priorities, develop team capability, and establish accountability for engineering and quality deliverables.
Track quality and engineering performance, identify recurring sources of waste, and lead measurable improvements.
Maintain controlled technical documentation and promote safe work practices throughout product design and manufacturing.