New Product Development Engineer - Flowserve Corporation

Flowserve is a world-leading manufacturer and aftermarket service provider of comprehensive flow control systems. Join a company whose people are committed to building a more sustainable future to make the world better for everyone. With 16,000+ employees in 50+ countries, we combine our global reach with local presence. Our team challenges themselves to approach each situation with ingenuity and creativity to help provide our customers with the most innovative flow control products and services. We support 10,000+ customers worldwide, creating products to meet the needs of our customers who are supplying energy, fresh water, pharmaceuticals and other essentials to consumers, businesses and governments globally. We invite you to put your talents and career in motion at Flowserve. Company Overview: If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you’re searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve’s position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone! Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits! **Role Summary:** New Product Development (NPD) Engineers are responsible for providing engineering support on all aspects of new product development efforts; concept development, virtual testing using FEA, physical test planning, design standardization, and working with a cross-functional team to deliver industry leading products. **Work hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.** **Location: Kalamazoo, MI.** **Responsibilities:** + Work within project teams to design and produce new industry-leading products within the Mixer and Specialty Seals, and Pump Seals product portfolios. These efforts include: + Develop and implement project schedules for product development phases + Develop conceptual designs and prototypes + Conduct design analysis calculations to support seal design efforts including use of FEA, self-developed computer algorithms, and hand calculations + Develop and implement test programs + Document product development design capabilities with product line engineering standards, and application guidelines + Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery + Through adherence to engineering standards and processes, ensure quality, reliability, and market competitiveness in all product designs and their application + Foster the creation and growth of technical capabilities through third-party organizations and research institutions (i.e. universities, private research organizations, government laboratories, etc.). + Author technical documents that capture design development decisions, product design analysis’, laboratory testing, and field-testing programs. + Maintain broad mechanical engineering skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art technical and industry trends through review of technical publications, participation in technical conferences, interfacing with external technical resources, and participation in internal and external training opportunities. + Support new product lines while becoming a subject matter expert and leader in new technologies. Partner with Engineering, Operations, Sales, Quality Assurance and other stakeholders as necessary to provide customer centric and highly responsive support to resolve product performance issues in the field **Requirements:** + Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical degree + Industrial experience 0-3 years within the rotating equipment industry or in a related field + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to apply technology to creatively solve problems meeting business and stakeholder needs + Strong oral and written communication skills + Ability to apply engineering analysis tools including FEA + Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint + Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment + Ability to work without close supervision completing high quality assignments on time **Preferred Experience / Skills:** + Knowledge and understanding of 2D and 3D drafting and modeling with preference for SolidWorks experience + Experience with Ansys + Greenbelt, Blackbelt or Lean CIP training experience **Extra:** + On-site position with work-from-home (WFH) flexibility **Req ID** : R-12033 **Job Family Group** : Engineering **Job Family** : EN Engineering EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. 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