Project Manager/Engineer

What is the job about? 

Peerless Pump Company, a Grundfos subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Project Engineer to join its Engineered Projects team.  The Project Manager/Project Engineer will be responsible for managing and engineering all orders defined as service project business for Peerless Pump.  Responsible for the order contract review of orders accepted by the company and to manage the submittal, engineering and documentation process required by the contract or order.  The Project Manager/Project Engineer will be the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries during the order execution period and will have ultimate responsibility for establishing method of execution including sourcing for assigned orders and for driving all order execution requirements to established deadlines to keep the project moving as scheduled.  This role will have the responsibility for defending the scope of supply and protecting Peerless Pump from financial liability resulting from scope deviations and delivery impact from customer actions. This position reports directly to the Director of Projects and Configuration Engineering and will operate daily out of the Indianapolis, IN facility, with the ability to work remote from home 2 days per week.  

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must have 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, and a handover meeting with sales and applications to address open issues providing 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. and maintain all project documentation in standardized binder formats and electronic project folders throughout the life of the project
• Responsible for initiating, executing, and obtaining a quotation, ordering and release of major buyouts (i.e.: motors, controllers, engines, etc.), initiate and execute the process of material pre-orders as necessary schedules and other non-stock components to meet committed delivery
• Build “production package” for delivery to manufacturing including product-specific manufacturing and test instructions
• Establish required production schedule to meet equipment delivery commitments, including shop production
• 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
• Maintain state of the art level of competency by attending training courses, seminars, workshops, etc. as required and
• Perform work, promote teamwork, and communicate in conjunction with our culture and corporate standards (Safety/Environmental, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Communication, Internal Controls, etc.). adhering to company policies and procedures

Your background

We imagine that you have:

Qualified candidates will possess a four-year technical or engineering degree. Additionally, have 2+ years’ experience in design, applications, or contract management role.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written are a must. 
• A strong work ethic with a positive attitude is very important including ability to prioritize
• Must have a strong background with rotating equipment including drivers, controls, and interface
• Having an advanced understanding of pump principals, pump construction, hydraulics, and application of products preferred
• Working knowledge of Catia and/or SAP MM, SD and PS preferred
• Microsoft Office tools (i.e. Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Projects, etc.) proficiency and must have a working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Must have ability to develop a positive relationship our Customers, sales, production, procurement, quality, and all other internal teams
• May be required to travel to meetings with Customers and to field sites

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: 

• 5 paid holidays; 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. 

• Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development. 

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

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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