The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for leading complex engineering projects, supporting product design enhancements, resolving technical issues, and ensuring on‑time delivery of customer documentation. This role involves close collaboration with global engineering teams, product specialists, supply chain, and project teams to enhance customer satisfaction. The engineer will drive best engineering practices, ensure compliance with Flowserve standards, and contribute to continuous improvement of products and processes. The position includes responsibilities across design, analysis, documentation, production support, and customer interface.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering projects involving complex designs, ensuring proper resource allocation and resolution of technical challenges.
Collaborate with Business Units (BU) and GTEC Engineers to enhance customer satisfaction and employee engagement.
Maintain strong coordination with project teams to ensure smooth execution.
Develop, review, and implement engineering best practices and Flowserve standards; identify gaps in existing standards.
Direct modifications to programs, methods, and designs to resolve technical issues and meet customer requirements.
Work closely with Product & Engineering Specialists, Product Management, and Corporate Technology to provide solutions for complex pump-related problems.
Coordinate with Design Engineers to investigate and resolve shop floor issues related to design or quality; document findings, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of cost‑effective solutions.
Produce engineering designs, drawings, and documentation using CAD tools.
Identify opportunities for product and process improvements.
Provide technical support to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
Ensure timely delivery of all engineering deliverables and adherence to project documentation timelines.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and customer satisfaction in engineering documentation packages.
Support proposal activities by conducting pre‑engineering assessments, defining technical scope, evaluating risks, and supporting equipment selection.
Review project specifications from the order transfer file to ensure compliance.
Perform detailed mechanical design work including layouts, routine engineering analysis, calculations, and simulations.
Act as the primary technical interface for customers and internal teams, providing clarification on project requirements.
Coordinate Order Engineering resources and oversee activities across multiple projects.
Support supply chain teams by reviewing vendor and buy‑out drawings.
Provide production support by addressing specification deviations, clarifications, and other engineering needs on the shop floor.
Offer technical guidance during commissioning and warranty phases when required.
Review complete technical documentation packages to verify product performance against customer requirements and recommend modifications as necessary.
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the centrifugal pump industry.
Proficiency in Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) and 3D design tools.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and computer skills.
Excellent planning, time management, and organizational abilities.
Solid understanding of engineering documentation, drafting standards, geometric dimensioning, and tolerancing.
Strong communication skills in English-both written and verbal-with professional business etiquette.
Ability to collaborate effectively with global and cross‑functional teams.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
Ability to analyze complex engineering problems, collect data, and draw logical conclusions.
Strong understanding of engineering products, design principles, and manufacturing processes.
Proven track record of effective team collaboration and positive interpersonal skills.
Flowserve · Coimbatore, India