Nuclear Product Manager Americas

Flowserve; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 181,000 - 272,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with bonus pot

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Disability protection

Job summary

Flowserve seeks an experienced Product Leader, Nuclear (Americas) to direct product management for primary nuclear pumps and engineered seals in the Americas. You will own roadmaps, pricing, margins, and competitive positioning, collaborating with Global Nuclear leadership.

You’ll navigate ASME III, 10 CFR 50, and NQA-1 while driving aftermarket growth, uprates, and outages. Travel 40–45% across North and South America as you partner with regional sales and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering.
• 10–15+ years in product management, engineering, or commercial operations in commercial nuclear power.
• Deep technical expertise with engineered primary pumps, mechanical seals, or related rotating equipment.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear codes and quality frameworks: ASME III, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50/21.
• Willingness to travel 40–45% across North and South America.

Responsibilities

• Develop 1-, 3-, and 5-year strategic roadmaps for primary nuclear pumps, seals, spare parts, and outage services.
• Own pricing architectures, lead times, and cost-reduction targets for profitability.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Commercial Operations to optimize manufacturing footprint and supply chains.
• Drive aftermarket growth: life extensions, uprates, retrofits, and outage turnarounds with global aftermarket teams.
• Travel to customer facilities and conferences to build technical relationships and present seminars.

Skills

Strategic product leadership

Financial acumen / P&L

Global market knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering (MS)

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job TitleProduct Leader – Nuclear Primary Pumps & Mechanical Seals (Americas)ㅤYour Role and ImpactFlowserve is seeking an experienced Product Leader, Nuclear (Americas) to direct product management across our primary pump and mechanical seal portfolios in the nuclear power sector. Nuclear power generation is Flowserve’s top strategic growth initiative, backed by an expanding project pipeline spanning new builds, advanced reactor generation, and utility plant life-extension programs.ㅤReporting directly to the Specialty & Power Product Line Leader and collaborating closely with Global Nuclear Leadership, you will operate as the commercial and strategic \"CEO\" of your product lines—owning the product roadmap, market pricing strategy, margin expansion, and competitive positioning across North and South America. In this high-visibility leadership role, you will navigate complex nuclear regulatory frameworks (ASME Section III, 10 CFR 50, NQA-1) while accelerating high-margin aftermarket solutions, power uprates, and engineered fleet replacements.ㅤKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute comprehensive 1-, 3-, and 5-year strategic product roadmaps for primary nuclear pumps, engineered mechanical seals, replacement parts, and outage services—establishing and delivering aggressive targets for revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and market share.Serve as the designated Americas leader managing proprietary and U.S. controlled-technology equipment, safeguarding critical intellectual property while driving continuous product competitiveness and differentiation.Establish market-level pricing architectures, target lead times, cost-reduction targets, and manufacturing footprint optimization in close coordination with Sales, Operations, and Commercial Operations.Drive aftermarket growth strategies tailored to nuclear utility fleet life extensions, reactor power uprates, severe-service retrofits, and planned outage turnarounds in direct partnership with the global aftermarket organization.Partner with Regional Sales to lead strategic customer site visits (40%–45% travel), build technical intimacy with utility plant engineers and executives, and deliver advanced technical seminars.Ensure all commercial offerings, technical definitions, and project charters strictly adhere to ASME Section III (Div 1 & 5), N/NPT certifications, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 quality programs.Champion product innovation and lifecycle enhancements, directing initiatives across R&D, product marketing, localization, strategic alliances, and commercial partnerships to maximize long-term portfolio profitability.ㅤRequired QualificationsU.S. Citizenship or U.S. National status strictly required due to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and federal nuclear regulatory restrictions governing controlled technology and nuclear export controls.Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical discipline.10–15+ years of relevant experience across product management, engineering, commercial operations, applications engineering, or technical sales within the commercial nuclear power industry.Deep technical expertise and working familiarity with engineered primary pumps, mechanical seals, or adjacent critical rotating equipment utilized in nuclear power generation stations.Proven mastery of nuclear codes, standards, and quality frameworks, including ASME Section III (Divisions 1 & 5), N and NPT stamps, NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and 10 CFR 21 reporting regulations.Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen with proven success driving P&L metrics, margin expansion, and multi-year product roadmaps.Willingness and ability to travel 40%–45% across North and South America to support customer facilities, manufacturing sites, and industry conferences.ㅤPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree (Master of Science in Engineering or MBA).Active or past participation in nuclear industry standard bodies and working groups (e.g., EPRI, ASME, NEI, ANS).Direct commercial experience supporting Small Modular Reactor (SMR) developers, Generation IV advanced nuclear projects, or major nuclear fleet life-extension campaigns.Background leading cross-functional stage-gate product development (NPD) from concept through commercialization and plant commissioning.ㅤWhat We Can Offer YouAt Flowserve, you'll find a range of options to fit your, and your family's, needs. We want to provide our team with the right resources to invest in your physical, mental and financial well-being no matter where you sit or what stage of life you're in.ㅤOur benefits include:Competitive Base Salary with Global Annual Incentive Bonus PotentialMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Immediate Company MatchShort-Term and Long-Term Disability ProtectionPaid Time Off (PTO) and Company-Paid HolidaysComprehensive Parental LeaveLife, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D InsuranceExecutive Development & Long-Term Career Mobility across an S&P 500 Industry LeaderㅤIf this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.The pay range for this role is $181,165.73 - $271,876.36 per year.