Configuration Engineering Lead & Project Manager/Engineer

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, hy…