Project Manager/Engineer

Grundfos • Indianapolis, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis-based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Engineer for its Water-Industry Project Management team in Indianapolis. The role manages and engineers light-engineered pump project orders from contract through delivery, serving as the primary customer contact throughout execution and ensuring on-time delivery of rotating equipment. The position drives project execution while protecting margins and delivering high-quality engineered pump solutions to customers across industries.

Peerless Pump manufactures horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. The company describes its culture as diverse, supportive, and inclusive, with an emphasis on employee growth, well-being, innovation, and belonging. The role offers flexible hours, home-working opportunities, parental support, annual bonuses, health insurance, well-being activities, three additional paid volunteer leave days, and training and development programs. Travel is expected up to 15 days per year. Relocation is not supported, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Four-year technical or engineering degree, or equivalent experience in design, applications, or contract management.
• Strong background with rotating equipment, including drivers, controls, and system interfaces.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Available to travel up to 15 days per year.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced understanding of pump principles, pump construction, hydraulics, and product application.
• Working knowledge of CAD and/or SAP modules (MM, SD, PS).
• Experience managing engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts to verify scope of supply, including performance guarantees, documentation, calculations, and testing requirements.
• Manage and compile customer submittal packages, including drawings, production schedules, inspection and test plans, and progress reports.
• Initiate procurement of major buyout items such as motors, controllers, and engines, coordinating with purchasing and production to maintain delivery schedules.
• Build production packages with product-specific manufacturing and test instructions, and follow up through each production phase to keep projects on target.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, defend the scope of supply, and protect the company from financial liability due to scope deviations.
• Close out projects by finalizing documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning support, and progress payment notices.
• Manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining customer and cross-functional relationships.

Benefits

• Flexible hours and home-working opportunities.
• Parental support.
• Annual bonuses.
• Health insurance.
• Well-being activities.
• Three additional paid leave days for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programs.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Merit increases.
• Employee stock purchase programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level