The Mid-Level Valve Design Supervisor is responsible for supervising and contributing to the detailed design, development, and documentation of industrial valves such as gate, globe, check, ball, and butterfly valves. This role involves leading a small team of design engineers and drafters, ensuring product designs meet international standards, manufacturability requirements, and customer specifications.
Lead and review the design and development of valves and components in 2D/3D CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.).
Supervise preparation of general arrangement (GA), detailed manufacturing drawings, and bill of materials (BOMs).
Ensure design accuracy, GD&T application, material specification, and compliance with applicable standards (API, ASME, ISO).
Perform basic design calculations (e.g., wall thickness, flow area, stress limits) and support FEA simulations as needed.
Review and approve engineering drawings and BOMs for production release.
Coordinate with R&D, production, procurement, and quality teams for DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFA (Design for Assembly).
Handle engineering change requests (ECRs), deviation approvals, and document revisions through proper change management systems.
Participate in and lead internal design reviews and technical discussions with cross-functional teams and customers.
Train and mentor junior design engineers and CAD drafters.
Support cost optimization, value engineering, and localization efforts for new and existing valve designs.
Valve Design Proficiency:
In-depth understanding of valve assemblies, pressure-retaining parts, flow dynamics, and sealing mechanisms.
Design experience with industrial valves for oil & gas, petrochemical, water, or power industries.
Standards & Compliance:
Solid working knowledge of API 6D, API 600, ASME B16.34, ISO 5211, and PED/IBR requirements.
Ensure all designs comply with regulatory and client-specific standards.
Team Supervision & Drawing Management:
Supervise 2–5 design team members.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and release of drawings, BOMs, and technical documents.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with QA/QC, production, and supply chain teams to resolve technical issues.
Provide design input for prototyping, tooling, and fixture development.
Process Improvement & Innovation:
Contribute to new product development, cost reduction, and performance enhancement projects.
Promote CAD standardization and drawing control best practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Design / Production Engineering.
4–7 years of experience in industrial valve design or a closely related field.
Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, etc.) and good understanding of GD&T and engineering standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with basic knowledge of FEA preferred.
Good communication, documentation, and leadership abilities.