Hydraulic Test & Rebuild Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Imagine your impact at Hydro, Inc.

What if your engineering mindset could keep complex pump rebuilds on track, elevate safety, and shape the data that signs off our verification test curves? At Hydro, Inc.—the global industrial pump engineering leader and the largest independent pump rebuilder since 1969—you can do exactly that, right here in Chicago’s West Loop.

Your mission

Lead cross-functional projects that connect the shop floor, outside contractors, account managers, and test engineering—ensuring production targets and profitability are met while every stakeholder has the information they need.

How you’ll do it

1. Partner with the manager and shop superintendent to maintain production cadence that supports monthly quotas and gross profit objectives.
2. Keep material and work packages moving between our shop and external contractors; perform site visits and accept final product.
3. Continuously communicate WIP progress to account managers; make status transparent and actionable.
4. Maintain a precise WIP log so leadership can forecast billing monthly and quarterly.
5. Collaborate with the EPR group to generate travelers and apply the Avante system effectively.
6. Champion safety by ensuring strong health and safety records; support the shop superintendent with the safety committee and record upkeep.
7. Conduct pre-quote inspections at competitors’ facilities; produce detailed proposals and scopes that align with the Hydro Aire Avante system.
8. Work closely with EPR test engineers to master test stand operations and methods; over time, take on the test floor engineer role—delivering data to EPR hydraulic engineers for sign-off and verification test curves.

What you bring to the program

• Engineering degree plus 4–5 years of experience.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational strengths.
• Skill in managing multiple projects under pressure to hit deadlines.
• Solid technical grounding in engineering.

What you’ll enjoy

• Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
• Employee-focused culture and a clean shop environment.
• Free onsite parking.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Location & Work Setup

Chicago, IL (West Loop) • Work Location: In person

Commuting

• Ability to Commute: Chicago, IL 60607 (Required)