Rotating Equipment Engineer

FlexTek; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexTek is seeking an experienced engineer based in Humble, Texas, to design and develop polymer-based sealing systems and engineered parts for industrial applications. The role involves leading cross-functional projects, developing specifications, and ensuring manufacturability and quality standards. With a strong foundation in mechanics and materials science, candidates should possess proficiency in CAD software and have a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline.

The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams and involves work in both office and manufacturing environments, ensuring innovative solutions and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics.
• Experience designing and supporting engineered products.
• Working knowledge of polymers, composites, and engineered materials.
• Minimum of two years of progressive engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop polymer-based sealing systems.
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept to production.
• Support design-for-manufacturability and quality initiatives.
• Perform structured root cause failure analysis.

Skills

Design and development of polymer-based systems

Cross-functional leadership

Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)

Knowledge of engineering standards (API, ASME, ISO)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, or equivalent Engineering discipline

Tools

3D CAD software (SolidWorks)

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Our client is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, they deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Application & Product Development: Design and development of polymer-based sealing systems, wear components, and engineered parts for industrial and rotating equipment.
• Translate customer operating conditions (pressure, temperature, speed, media, tolerances) into validated engineering design criteria.
• Conduct formal design reviews, secondary checks, and validation verification activities.
• Develop engineering specifications, drawings, and documentation using 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Project & Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead assigned cross-functional engineering projects from concept through validation and production release.
• Develop project plans, validation strategies, and risk assessments. Monitor project scope, schedule, and technical risk.
• Serve as technical interface to customers in coordination with Sales and Business Development.
• Support supplier technical evaluations and material approvals.
• Validation, Testing & Failure Analysis: Design and execute validation testing for materials and product performance.
• Interpret test data to validate design assumptions and refine performance limits.
• Perform structured root cause failure analysis (RCA, DOE, etc.) and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and customer-facing documentation.
• Manufacturing & Quality Integration: Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure scalable, repeatable production processes.
• Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and process capability development.
• Participate in quality initiatives, audits, and engineering change management (ECR/ECN).
• Apply structured problem-solving and appropriate statistical tools (SPC/SQC).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to designers on assigned programs and promote engineering best practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will primarily be office-based with regular interaction in laboratory, production, and assembly areas.

Exposure to industrial environments including high noise, pressure, temperature, chemicals, and heavy equipment may occur.

Qualifications

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong foundation in mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing and supporting engineered products in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of polymers, composites, metals, and engineered materials.
• Experience with design validation, structured testing protocols, and engineering change management.
• Working knowledge of API, ASME, ISO, or similar industry standards preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of quality systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, or equivalent Engineering discipline required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive engineering experience in product design, applications engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in rotating equipment preferred.
• Demonstrated cross-functional project leadership experience.