About the Role
The HPump Engineering Manager leads the development and execution of engineering strategies for horizontal pump (HPump) product lines, with a primary focus on new product development (NPD), cost optimization initiatives, and engineer-to-order (ETO) solutions. This role works closely with engineering teams, Product Line Managers (PLMs), and cross-functional partners to define and execute technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives, ensuring HPump products meet all design, performance, reliability, and quality standards. The role leads a global or cross-functional team and is accountable for delivering high-impact engineering solutions, accelerating product innovation, and improving product cost competitiveness in the market.
Responsibilities
- Provide technology leadership by identifying, recommending, and implementing solutions that support HPump product lines, including NPD, cost-out, and ETO needs
- Plan, monitor, and manage the implementation of new technologies into product development and ETO execution
- Work closely with business units and internal/external customers to understand requirements and establish technical direction; ensure strong cross-functional collaboration
- Establish technology direction aligned with company strategy, product development goals, and market needs
- Drive NPD programs, cost optimization initiatives, and value engineering efforts to improve product competitiveness
- Manage and coordinate engineering activities for design, manufacturing, and testing across global teams
- Lead product/project teams to ensure successful transition of new technologies into scalable, manufacturable HPump products
- Plan engineering work including project objectives, applications, costs, timelines, and resource requirements
- Develop, review, and update design standards and best practices; incorporate lessons learned and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Have Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or any Science discipline) from an accredited college or university
- Have minimum 10 years of experience in engineering/technical roles with strong competency in mechanical design
- Have demonstrated experience leading teams
- Have experience developing, reviewing, and updating design standards, practices, and best practices
- Desired: minimum of 5 years of engineering project management experience in new product development (NPD) and product introduction
- Desired: prior people leadership experience in product development, research, or engineering environments
- Desired: experience managing projects across remote and global/multi-location teams
- Desired: demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and operational problems
- Desired: proven leadership in advancing technical solutions and driving innovation in pump or rotating equipment applications
- Desired: proficiency with standard project management tools and processes
- Desired: demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Desired: strong verbal and written communication skills
- Desired: self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to increasing organizational value
Benefits
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Education assistance
- Generous parental leave
- Mental health resources
- Dependent care support
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
- Eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Skills
Engineering Manager
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