Chief Engineer, Centrifugal Pump Product Types
About ITT::
ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader.We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.
The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments:
- Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
- Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
- Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.
Position Summary:
As a Chief Engineer you play a critical role in shaping the future of centrifugal pump technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Marketing, and Sales, and collaborate directly with customers to elevate the Goulds Pumps and ProShop brands globally.
You’ll drive innovation by developing advanced hydraulic and mechanical designs, leading new product development from concept through final execution, and ensuring successful delivery of customer-specific solutions and strategic product launches.Your focus on continuous improvement and cost optimization will enhance product performance, boost margins, and contribute to global business growth.
As a leader, you’ll oversee a talented team of engineers and designers, implement robust design standards, and ensure adherence to best practices and quality goals. Managing departmental budgets and New Product Development investments will also be key to your success.
Essential Responsibilities:
Original Equipment (OE) sales of $65m engineered VS pumps, $60m engineered OH/BB5 horizontal pumps, $90m engineered BB1/BB2/BB3 pumps, or [$___m] industrial pumps- Execute new product concept analyses to grow new orders.
- Justify, manage and execute new product development project to expand product portfolio using stage gate process.
- Justify, manage and execute new product development for custom-products for specific customer orders.
- Travel to global manufacturing sites and customer locations approximately 4 weeks per annum.
- Budget responsibility team expenses and NPD projects.
- Accountability for 2-6 employees
- Direct the team’s activities to maintain high levels of design quality and on-time performance. Develop, maintain, and improve products to grow our business at minimum 2 x market average.
- Lead value engineering projects of existing products to reduce costs and improve margins.
- Develop maintain technical databases for pump performances and designs.
- Develop best practices for manufacture & design for product quality and cost effectiveness.
- Support the product knowledge transfer of new pump product lines to locations globally
- Develop technical resources and succession plan
- Train technical resources in pump engineering and provide
- Conceive new pump designs to grow new business and conduct technical risk assessments to ensure quality outcomes for assigned products at all global manufacturing plants
- Drive the development and implementation of best practices to create world class Engineering capability at Design Centers and at global sites
- Actively direct and support the recruitment of suitable candidates, both internally and externally, to grow the strength and depth of the Engineering team
- Prepare and deliver of Sales/customer training programs and internal engineering/production training programs
- Oversee all LOD, VA/VE, and NPD Projects for assigned pump products to verify design quality using Stage Gate process and support Project to achieve deliverable on-time performance
- Drive best practices in design for manufacture & design to reduce costs of all assigned pump products
- Assist with engineering talent development programs including Engineering Development Program, Graduate recruitment Program and Internships
Position Requirements:
Education: 4-year Mechanical Engineering Degree (minimum) Professional Engineer registration preferredExperience: Minimum 15 years’ experience in pump design & manufacture with internationally recognized pump OEM
Other Skills/Knowledge:
- Pump hydraulic design.
- Rotating equipment mechanical design.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong design judgment.
- Experience in pump test, field service, and start-up.
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Ability to deliver technical training
- New product development experience
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of industry standards
- Aftermarket knowledge
We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values.
ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement.
The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range: Annual Salary Range $120,400 to $180,600 Plus Benefits and Incentive Plans.