Legacy Pumps Sustaining Engineering Lead

Ingersoll-Rand; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Manager to oversee legacy product support, including production troubleshooting, supplier obsolescence management, cost-reduction initiatives, and design improvements (I2V). This role is responsible for setting team priorities, developing engineering talent, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The manager serves as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external partners to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role within pump solutions, fluid handling, or related industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sustaining engineers to support legacy pump production lines.
• Oversee and prioritize the resolution of complex production and supplier issues to minimize downtime and ensure supply continuity.
• Direct the identification and qualification of alternative components and suppliers to address obsolescence and mitigate supply risks.
• Guide and approve I2V, cost-reduction, and design simplification projects to improve product performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure all engineering changes and documentation updates comply with regulatory, quality, and company standards.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action for recurring or high-impact production and field issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and R&D leadership to align on priorities and resource allocation.
• Monitor and report on KPIs related to sustaining engineering activities, such as uptime, cost savings, and issue resolution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the team.
• Manage team workload, performance, and professional development, including recruiting, training, and performance reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for legacy product support with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Sustaining engineering

Pump systems

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Sustaining Engineering Manager to oversee legacy product support, including production troubleshooting, supplier obsolescence management, cost-reduction initiatives, and design improvements (I2V). This role is responsible for setting team priorities, developing engineering talent, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

The manager serves as the primary interface between engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external partners to drive