Senior Pump Engineering & Quality Leader

IRONCLAD Powered by Mersino; Davison (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IRONCLAD powered by Mersino is seeking an Engineering and Quality Manager to lead product engineering and quality across Global Pump Manufacturing in Davison, MI. The role drives design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of pumps and related equipment while integrating quality controls throughout purchasing, fabrication, assembly, and inspection.

The position partners with manufacturing, supply chain, service, sales, and field teams to deliver reliable products that meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Progressive experience in mechanical product design and manufacturing quality with leadership of technical staff or cross-functional projects.
• Ability to interpret and approve engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and test results.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, engineering changes, and production problem solving.
• Strong communication and judgement across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customer-facing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering priorities for new products, product changes, and production support.
• Oversee design calculations, drawings, bills of material, specifications, and engineering change control.
• Review designs for performance, manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and cost; resolve technical issues before release.
• Provide technical direction and coaching to engineers and designers, including design reviews and workload planning.
• Own practical quality standards and inspection plans for incoming materials, in-process work, final assembly, and product testing.
• Define acceptance criteria and maintain traceable records for testing, inspection, nonconforming material, and corrective action.
• Investigate defects, warranty trends, and field failures; lead root cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers and purchasing to address component quality and prevent recurring issues.
• Work with production leaders to resolve build issues, clarify drawings, improve work instructions, and reduce rework.
• Support pump selection and application questions from sales, service, and field teams, escalating specialized analyses when needed.
• Coordinate engineering and quality input for prototype builds, testing, launches, and product changes.
• Balance production needs with documented design and quality requirements; communicate risks and decisions promptly.
• Set clear priorities, develop team capability, and establish accountability for engineering and quality deliverables.
• Track quality and engineering performance, identify recurring sources of waste, and lead measurable improvements.
• Maintain controlled technical documentation and promote safe work practices throughout product design and manufacturing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Engineering interpretation

Root cause analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Product data management

ERP systems

Quality management practices

Job description

IRONCLAD powered by Mersino is seeking an Engineering and Quality Manager to lead product engineering and quality across Global Pump Manufacturing in Davison, MI. The role drives design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of pumps and related equipment while integrating quality controls throughout purchasing, fabrication, assembly, and inspection.

The position partners with manufacturing, supply chain, service, sales, and field teams to deliver reliable products that meet