Configuration Engineering Lead & Project Manager/Engineer

Grundfos; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Parental support

Job summary

Peerless Pump Company seeks an experienced Configuration Engineering Lead & Project Manager/Engineer to guide the Configuration Engineering team and oversee Light Engineered Project orders from kickoff to delivery.

You will balance hands-on project execution with building team capabilities, driving improvements, and ensuring customer satisfaction while meeting schedules. A four-year engineering degree and rotating equipment expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical or engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong rotating equipment knowledge including drivers, controls, and interface systems.
• Experience leading teams and managing multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD, CATIA/SAP knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Configuration Engineering team with clear performance expectations and a culture of accountability.
• Manage and engineer all assigned Light Engineered Project orders, serving as primary customer interface through the order lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing workflows and performance data to optimize processes and standardize practices.
• Establish execution strategies across engineering, sourcing, documentation and scheduling to meet timelines and contractual commitments.
• Maintain responsibility for project execution performance and on-schedule deliverables.
• Evaluate and manage customer-driven changes, assess impacts to cost, schedule and resources.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks to protect delivery and profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Engineering leadership

Communication

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CATIA

SAP

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.

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives on driving team performance while delivering complex pump projects that exceed customer expectations? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Configuration Engineering Lead & Project Manager/Engineer, you'll be providing strategic and day-to-day leadership for the Configuration Engineering team while directly managing Light Engineered Project orders for Peerless Pump, ensuring contractual, technical, commercial, and schedule requirements are met with excellence. This role balances hands‑on project execution with the responsibility of developing the Configuration Engineering teams capabilities, driving continuous process improvements and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and customer success. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well‑being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing:

As a key part of the Configuration Engineering team, you'll create impact by building a high‑performing engineering team and optimizing project execution processes that improve cycle times, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across Peerless Pump.

Your main responsibilities include:

• 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 and 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

What makes you a great fit:

Above all, you're a technically strong engineering leader with proven ability to balance team development and hands‑on project execution, combining deep rotating equipment expertise with excellent communication and customer relationship skills. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• 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) and working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

It's a plus if you also have:

• 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

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

The salary range for this position is $82,100 to $120,645 per year. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s & Peerless Pump Company total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here:

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.

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well‑being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on‑demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, please visit us and check out why our employees are Peerless .

Peerless is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Job details

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working) Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Contract Type: Full-Time Employment Type: Regular

About Grundfos

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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