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Job Title : Sr. Product Life Cycle Engineer
Location : Alsip, IL (On-site)

ABOUT US

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies – from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers – to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We’re expanding our leadership in the industry—and you’ll be at the forefront of that momentum, driving innovation and delivering high-impact results. We’re looking for a Senior Product Lifecycle Engineer to join our Alsip manufacturing facility, where you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of positive displacement gear pump technologies. Reporting to the Global Engineering Director, you’ll work alongside a talented, cross-functional engineering team to lead initiatives that improve product performance, optimize cost, and enhance manufacturability. You will take full ownership of assigned product lines across the entire lifecycle—from new product development (NPD) to sustaining engineering—while also leading efforts in cost reduction (PPV, I2V) and product enhancement to maintain a competitive edge. Your deep expertise in engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and component inspection procedures will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions aligned with broader business objectives. In this role, you’ll be empowered to lead multiple projects, drive continuous improvement, and influence the direction of product innovation.
If you’re a hands-on senior product engineer with a passion for driving technical excellence and delivering measurable value in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment—we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities :

• Design ownership of external gear pump product line: configuration, changes, extensions, and enhancements
• Lead assigned lifecycle engineering initiatives related to growth, quality, supply chain, and value engineering (VAE).
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance customer and shareholder value by supporting PPV and I2V (Innovate to Value, similar to VAE) initiatives.
• Lead new product introductions into the factory, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, and Operations teams to support engineering builds, manufacturing launch, and operator tools/structures for success.
• Create and revise product documentation to current industry standards.
• Specify required tests, qualify requirements, and measurement expectations for existing products and alternate product concepts.
• Submit requests for testing and work collaboratively with lab technicians during test execution to assure that test objectives are met.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of mechanical/hydraulic/mechatronic design, manufacturing, or experience in pumps, motors, controls, or equivalent industry. Internships considered for relevant work experience.
• Understanding of product design fundamentals at component and system levels.
• Proficiency with engineering drawings including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-ups, and component inspection procedures.
• Experience in testing, and/or analysis, including use of lab equipment for verification of designs.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting (sand, die casting, investment casting, etc.), forging, powder metal, and stamping.
• Knowledge of materials, heat treatments, and coatings.
• Strong project management skills, particularly with organizing tasks and managing time to complete simultaneous multiple assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and to make timely decisions with sound judgement.
• Proven ability to function effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Good interpersonal and excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience using computers: Office, CAD (SolidWorks preferred, Inventor or similar).
• Experience with manufacturing and engineering software: Preferred: ERP (SAP), PLM (Windchill).
• High initiative and the drive to continuously improve.

Core Competencies:

• Leads Authentically – Demonstrates a poised and calm demeanor that reassures others, commands respect, acts with humility and respect for others, and advocates for the organization.
• Project Management - Demonstrated experience in project management including organizing tasks and managing time to complete simultaneous multiple assignments within deadline and budget.
• Decisive and Results Oriented - Makes timely decisions, applying critical thinking, creativity, and sound judgment. Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve complex problems with effective solutions. Able to explain rationale in a clear, understandable manner that resonates well with others. Delivers on commitments.
• Customer Focused – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.

Travel and Work Arrangement:

• This position will be considered onsite with up to 25% travel based on customer and business needs.
• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident

• Design ownership of external gear pump product line: configuration, changes, extensions, and enhancements
• Lead assigned lifecycle engineering initiatives related to growth, quality, supply chain, and value engineering (VAE).
• Lead and support initiatives to enhance customer and shareholder value by supporting PPV and I2V (Innovate to Value, similar to VAE) initiatives.
• Lead new product introductions into the factory, working closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, and Operations teams to support engineering builds, manufacturing launch, and operator tools/structures for success.
• Create and revise product documentation to current industry standards.
• Specify required tests, qualify requirements, and measurement expectations for existing products and alternate product concepts.
• Submit requests for testing and work collaboratively with lab technicians during test execution to assure that test objectives are met