Mechanical Engineer

Flowserve; Springville (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Control Valve Specialist Engineer in Utah to lead the design of severe service control valves and downstream components. You will own complex engineered-to-order valve projects, produce designs, BOMs, analyses, and support assembly, testing, and validation.

Collaboration with sales and product teams will ensure correct sizing and specifications for high-energy applications. You will mentor staff, capture best practices, and contribute to technology advancement while

Qualifications

• :Leading teams to success in engineering projects.
• :Experience with design or application of control valves in severe service applications.
• :Proficiency in 3D modeling and design tools (e.g., ANSYS, SolidWorks, Windchill, CATIA).
• :Strong knowledge of advanced thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• :Experience with research, simulation and testing in fluid dynamics including instrumentation and data interpretation.
• :Mentoring and knowledge transfer skills within teams.

Responsibilities

• Design severe service control valve trim for high velocity and high noise applications.
• Develop materials for corrosive and erosive service.
• Collaborate with supply chain to source critical components.
• Lead sustaining engineering projects to improve cost and efficiency.
• Support New Product Development with designs, drawings and analyses.
• Train and mentor engineering talent across global teams.
• Create and deliver progress reports to leadership.
• Engage in design reviews for engineered products.

Skills

Team leadership

Control valve design

3D modeling tools

Thermodynamics & fluid dynamics

Research, simulation & testing

Knowledge transfer & mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Windchill

CATIA

Job description

Nature and Scope:The Control Valve Specialist Engineer will focus heavily on control valve design as well as the design of key downstream components that work with the valve. Will be responsible for engineered to order valve designs operating in extreme conditions. This role will involve creating designs, drawings, BOM’s and completing analyses, and will also oversee and support the assembly and testing of complex products during the production, testing and validation process. The Engineer will also have a good working relationship with the commercial operations team leaders to help support the quotation efforts on special high-energy and complex valve projects to make sure our products are sized and specified correctly.Principal Accountabilities:Technical owner for various complex valve applications and custom-engineered solutions.Provide responsive technical support to both internal and external customers.Capture and document engineering/R&D best practices and know-how to ensure that knowledge can be transferred effectively throughout the organization.Lead and contribute to the design of products or services which include significant advancements in technology or innovative design concepts.Collaborate with the product manager to identify technology gaps and research new or alternative technologies to meet market requirements.Produce white papers and other collateral to advance Flowserve’s technical standing in the marketplace.Serve as a technical mentor and trainer to facilitate effective knowledge transfer in an area of expertise to technical staff to advance Flowserve’s technical capabilities and sustain long-term competency.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical preferred.Experience leading teams to success.Ability to positively influence and develop other employees not directly reporting to this position.Experience in product engineering & design.Experience with the design or application of control valves in severe service applications.Experience with engineering 3D modeling and design tools (ANSYS, SolidWorks, Windchill, CATIA, etc.)Practical expertise in advanced thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.Experience with research, simulation and testing in the field of fluid dynamics including instrumentation and data interpretation.Strong knowledge transfer and mentoring skills in group and individual situations.Experience applying Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Project Management.Primary Responsibilities:Design of severe service control valve trim for high velocity and high noise applications.Selection and development of compatible materials for highly corrosive and erosive applications.Work with supply chain and manufacturers directly to develop critical components for severe service applications.Lead sustaining engineering projects to improve cost and efficiency of Flowserve control valve products.Support New Product Development initiatives by creating designs, drawings, BOM’s and analyses throughout the product development process.Train and develop engineering talent with Flowserve’s global engineering support teams.Create and deliver presentations to track and report progress to the Global Engineering Leader, Engineering Director and other senior leadership.Design and develop control valve solutions for special engineered-to-order control valve applications.Provide timely and effective support for manufacturing and assembly personnel to resolve engineering issues that arise during the production process.Actively participate and engage in Operational Excellence methodologies such as Daily Management and Problem Solving to support the efficacy of Flowserve’s quality and on-time delivery objectives.Provide technical support to other engineering support teams.Participate and engage in design reviews for engineered products.Meet with sales representatives and customers as required to gather direct feedback and information about the customer’s process to aid in developing robust and effective solutions.Expected Travel: 10%