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Auto-Valve, Inc.

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$79K - $109K/yr

Auto-Valve is the world leader for aerospace and defense valves. Auto-valve currently has over 1,400 active valve designs in production providing opportunities for new engineering challenges daily.

Auto-Valve, Inc

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

$79K - $109K/yr

Auto-Valve is the world leader for aerospace and defense valves. Auto-valve currently has over 1,400 active valve designs in production providing opportunities for new engineering challenges daily.

Dixon Valve

Senior Project Engineer

Stevensville, MD · On-site

$97K - $127K/yr

Senior Project Engineer Hydrasearch is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in ... Since its founding in 1962, Hydrasearch has developed capabilities in hose assemblies, valve ...

AVTC Group

Sr Design Engineer

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Sr Design Engineer * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a ... Proven experience in valve design and manufacturing * Leading the design and development of ...

AVTC Group

Sr Design Engineer

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Sr Design Engineer Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a ... experience in valve design and manufacturing Leading the design and development of advanced ...

AVTC Group

Sr Project Engineer

Springfield, NJ · On-site

Sr Project Engineer-Nuclear Accountable to plan, direct, manage and coordinate all engineering ... Valve design and electrical component training is a definite plus. Five years' design experience of ...

Gul Interstate

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $131K/yr

Senior Mechanical Engineer Location: Houston, TX Gulf Companies has served the global energy ... Prepares or reviews lists (equipment, valve, piping, tie-in, and specialty items). * Coordinates or ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior valve engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSenior Valve EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Valve-specific certificationsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferred
Work EnvironmentOil & gas, petrochemical, power plants, industrial facilitiesManufacturing, product design, automotive, aerospace industries
Industry UsageCommonly used in industries requiring fluid control systemsBroadly used across engineering sectors for design and analysis

While both roles require a strong engineering background, Senior Valve Engineers focus specifically on valve design, selection, and maintenance within fluid control systems, often in industrial settings. Mechanical Engineers have a broader scope, working on various mechanical systems across multiple industries. The roles overlap in technical skills and certifications but differ in specialization and application areas.

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Principal Mechanical Engineer, Valve Engineering

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Valve Engineering

Flowserve

Cookeville, TN • On-site, Remote

$137K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Flowserve rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Role Summary:

The Principal Mechanical Engineer provides senior-level technical leadership for the design, development, and sustainment of complex valve and actuator products. This role may be based at a Flowserve site such as Houston, TX; Cookeville, TN; Vernon, CA; or Lynchburg, VA, and for highly qualified candidates, remote work may also be considered. The position focuses on advanced mechanical design, CAD modeling, casting and forging development, engineering documentation, and manufacturability. It supports engineeredtoorder programs, product development, sustaining engineering, configuration control, and continuous improvement. The role requires close collaboration with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, project management, purchasing, and field service to resolve technical issues and ensure robust product performance.
Success in this role means becoming a trusted technical leader on complex valve engineering challenges while delivering designs that improve performance, manufacturability, and cost effectiveness. It also involves strengthening collaboration across crossfunctional teams, helping standardize best practices, improving engineering execution, mentoring less experienced engineers, and elevating the overall technical capability of the organization.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design and development of complex valve and actuator assemblies, including engineered-to-order and custom application solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership for 3D CAD modeling, detailed drawings, design layouts, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Develop and review castings, forgings, machined components, and sub-assemblies to meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.
  • Interpret customer specifications, internal standards, and applicable industry codes to develop practical and robust engineering solutions.
  • Serve as a principal reviewer for design packages, engineering change notices, and product configuration updates.
  • Develops and applies advanced engineering analysis techniques to solve challenging structural and flow problems
  • Mastery of advanced engineering processes including FEA and CFD
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, planning, quality, project management, and field service teams to resolve product-related issues.
  • Drive sustaining engineering efforts to improve product reliability, manufacturability, cost, and compliance.
  • Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and engineering process improvements.
  • Author or co-author white papers furthering industry knowledge and solidifying Flowserve's position as a technical leader in the industry. Submit papers to relevant shows for presentation consideration.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers in design practices, drawing standards, and technical problem-solving.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across global teams.
  • Perform additional technical assignments and special projects as needed.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, preferably in valve, actuator, or related industrial equipment environments.
  • Advanced SolidWorks expertise, including complex part and assembly modeling.
  • Strong knowledge of drafting practices and dimensioning standards based on ASME Y14.5.
  • Proven ability to create and modify 3D parts using surfacing and advanced modeling techniques.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, material compatibility, and product configuration control.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem-solving efforts in a fast-paced engineering environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a global team.
  • Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision while influencing cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

  • Masters or Doctorate Engineering degree.
  • Experience with ANSYS tools, including CFD and FEA.
  • Background in casting and other valve manufacturing methods.
  • CSWP certification.
  • Familiarity with applicable ASME, ANSI, and MSS standards.
  • Prior experience with valve products and ASME B16.34.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
  • Experience supporting highly engineered or highly regulated product lines.

Benefits:

Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits starting on day one, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, a 401(k), and many other excellent benefits

The pay range for this role is $137,151.91 - $205,783.04 per year.

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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 Corporation is a multinational company, and one of the largest suppliers of industrial and environmental machinery such as pumps, valves, end face mechanical seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical and other industries. Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, pension plan, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. NOTE: Drop the last paragraph

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1997

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