Senior Product Development Engineer, Valves

The Senior Product Development Engineer is responsible for leading the design development validation and lifecycle management of mining valve products and associated flow-control solutions. This role drives innovation product performance reliability improvements cost optimization and standardization initiatives while working closely with Product Management Manufacturing Supply Chain Sales Service and customers. The position plays a key role in developing next-generation valve technologies that strengthen market competitiveness and support strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead valve development projects from concept through commercialization and market launch.
• Design and develop valve assemblies components actuators trim designs sealing systems and related flow-control equipment.
• Conduct engineering analyses including flow calculations pressure containment structural integrity fatigue wear and material compatibility assessments.
• Drive product improvements focused on performance reliability manufacturability and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct engineering calculations design verification FEA analysis and technical evaluations.
• Develop scalable and standardized product platforms to improve operational efficiency and portfolio competitiveness.
• Support technology roadmaps and long-term product strategies.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Management Operations Supply Chain Sales Service and Manufacturing teams.
• Support engineering change management product lifecycle management standardization and portfolio optimization.
• Participate in root cause analysis field performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company engineering procedures.

Engineering & Design

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models engineering drawings specifications and Bills of Materials.
• Perform tolerance analysis Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Design for Assembly (DFA) and value engineering activities.
• Lead design reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Utilize FEA CFD and other simulation tools to validate product performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards including API ASME ISO PED and customer specifications.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage engineering changes product upgrades obsolescence plans and sustaining engineering activities.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for field issues.
• Drive continuous improvement programs focused on quality reliability and cost reduction.
• Maintain technical documentation and design standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Product Managers on market requirements and business cases.
• Partner with Operations Supply Chain Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure successful product industrialization.
• Provide technical leadership during customer reviews supplier evaluations and commercialization activities.
• Support sales and service organizations with technical expertise and product training.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related discipline.

Location

• Position is based in Tucson relocation will be explored for qualified candidates

Experience

• 10 years of experience in product development mechanical engineering or valve design.
• Demonstrated experience with control valves slurry valves knife gate valves butterfly valves ball valves check valves or severe-service applications
• Strong working knowledge of industrial signals and communication protocols such as discrete I/O 420 mA HART Foundation Fieldbus Profibus/PROFINET Modbus and EtherNet/IP.
• Demonstrated expertise in the selection sizing and application of pneumatic hydraulic electro-hydraulic and electric valve actuation systems for demanding industrial applications.
• Strong working knowledge of valve automation accessories including solenoid valves limit switches position transmitters positioners control panels and open/closed position-feedback systems.
• Proven success delivering new products from concept through market introduction.
• Experience working in mining process industries
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management stage-gate development processes and design-for-manufacturing principles.
• Proven project leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Product Development
• Valve Sizing and Selection
• Fluid Mechanics and Flow Control
• FEA and CFD Analysis
• Materials Engineering
• API / ASME / ANSI and other international Standards
• CAD design experience (CATIA SolidWorks preferred)
• Product Lifecycle Management Systems
• Root Cause Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• Value Engineering
• Project Management

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and product vision.
• Strong customer focus and commercial awareness.
• Ability to influence across global cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement and innovation mindset.

As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity marital status number of children and photographs from your application materials.

• An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace
• A global network of supportive colleagues and development opportunities
• Flexible work options supporting work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• PTO holidays and parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

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