Project Manager / Engineer

Project Manager / Engineer

Job Description

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it's needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it's our people who've made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

What is the job about?

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and engineering all orders defined as light engineered project business for Peerless Pump. You will review the order contracts and manage the submittal, engineering and documentation process required. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries during the order execution time. You will have ultimate responsibility for establishing methods of execution including sourcing for assigned orders and for driving all order execution requirements to established deadlines.

This position reports directly to our Project Manager / Engineer Lead, and will operate out of the Indianapolis, IN facility in a hybrid function.

Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.

Your main responsibilities :

Conduct contract review to verify committed scope of supply including performance guarantees, documentation, calculations, and testing.

Conduct handover meeting with sales and applications to address open issues.

Provide feedback to Sales and Applications of all oversights involving equipment scope and commercial liabilities (Warranty, payment terms, delivery, cancellation, etc.).

Produce customer specific drawings and documentation from customer specifications, drawings, purchase order and order write up.

Manage and compile submittal package including drawings, equipment information, production schedule, inspection and test plan, customer documentation lists, progress reports, etc.

Maintain all project documentation in standardized binder formats and electronic project folders.

Initiate and execute the process of material pre-orders as necessary to meet committed delivery schedules

Responsible for initiating and executing obtaining a quotation, ordering and release of major buyouts (i.e. : motors, controllers, engines, etc.).

Build "production package" for delivery to manufacturing including product-specific manufacturing and test instructions.

Establish the required production schedule to meet equipment delivery commitments and follow up each phase of production.

Work with purchasing and production to adjust as required keeping the project production schedule on target.

Work in conjunction with sales to maintain frequent contact with the customer as required.

Prepare commercial instructions, packing lists, checklists and progress payment notices as required.

Your background

We imagine that you have :

A four-year technical or engineering degree, or equivalent experience in design, applications, or contract management role.

Three years of experience with technical applications within the industry (construction, mechanical, automotive, aerospace, etc.) preferred.

Good communication skills, both oral and written, are a must.

Skilled with Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Projects, etc.).

Having an advanced understanding of pump principles, pump construction, hydraulics, rotating equipment, divers, controls, and application of products is a plus.

Working knowledge of Catia, AutoCAD and / or SAP MM, SD and PS is a plus.

A strong work ethic with a positive attitude, and the ability to develop a positive relationship with our customers, sales, production, procurement, quality, and all other internal teams.

The ability to operate out of the Indianapolis, Indiana facility in a hybrid function attending the office at least 3 days per week.

A willingness to travel up to 10% if necessary, mostly for meetings with customers and field sites. As a result, candidates should be able to maintain valid identification.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

What's in it for you?

What are your goals? Here at Peerless it's our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You'll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.

In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employees include :

Paid time off for volunteering; up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k)-match program.

Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings.

Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.

Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.

Do you want to learn more?

If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking " Apply ".

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace : Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location : Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Contract Type : Full-Time

Employment Type : Regular