Job Description:

The Foreman of the Pump Performance Laboratory is critical for the safety, organization and performance of the daily lab operations. This position will also recommend and assist with laboratory design improvements, assign lab personnel tasks, and conform to governing standards and procedures of the lab. The Foreman will perform pump testing with the Performance Engineer and must understand data collection best-practices.

Core Responsibilities:

Install rotating equipment and piping, design and assemble equipment as needed
Manage work schedule and lab technicians
Collect and modify parts for testing
Maintain all laboratory equipment and assist with calibrations
Gather technical data to identify patterns, trends, and areas for improvement
Conform to laboratory and company procedures and recommend revisions as needed
Clearly communicate technical information to internal teams
Maintain a digital library of technical information
Assist in the creation of training materials
Attend industry events and conferences to stay informed on the latest trends and technologies
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

(Must have)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Outlook, Word, and especially Excel
Strong knowledge of engineering principles.
Data collection experience in a controlled environment with basic understanding of measurements and uncertainty of measurement.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to complete tasks
Ability to manage people and multiple projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information
Ability to understand and apply predefined mechanical equations.
Strong mechanical skills and understanding of common hand tools.
Familiarity with industrial pumps, mechanical seals, motors, VFDs, rotating equipment assemblies, or related equipment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
High quality standards
Able to stay focused under pressure
Ability to lift pumps/parts up to 50 pounds and operate a forklift

Requirements (cont.):

(Nice to have)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience in lab/testing environment or similar.
Understanding of fluid mechanics, pump curve analysis, centrifugal pump design, dynamical system and material fundamentals
AutoCAD and Inventor or similar drafting application experience
ERP experience and database management/navigation
Knowledge /experience with other ASME / ASM / API / DOE / PIP / HI / ANSI and IEEE specifications as needed
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and the industry best practices methods, materials, operations, and repairs.

Overview:

The Pump Performance Laboratory Foreman can expect to be in a clean and quiet industrial lab environment majority of the day. During times of design considerations, data collection or scheduling work, a desk position is to be expected.

The laboratory foreman will report to the Performance Engineer. Depending on the applicant’s pump knowledge and technical skills, the duties of this individual would ideally progress into a product specialist, technical or application engineering role.

Benefits:

Summit Pump offers a personal small business environment with corporate business benefits:

Company Synopsis:

Summit Pump, Inc headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We are a privately owned OEM pump company founded in 1984. We market our products worldwide solely via an exclusive and dedicated distributor network. We pride ourselves on a quality product in a timely manner at a fair market price.