The Valve Engineering Manager leads the design, development, and engineering execution of industrial valve products, overseeing a team of engineers focused on new product innovation, customization, and sustaining engineering. This role ensures products meet technical specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements while maintaining cost, quality, and performance targets. The manager collaborates closely with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and commercial teams to drive engineering excellence throughout the valve lifecycle.
Lead the design and development of a broad range of valve products, including ball, gate, globe, check, butterfly, and control valves.
Manage engineering deliverables for new product introductions (NPIs), from concept to production release.
Ensure all products meet applicable standards (API 6D/600, ASME B16.34, ISO 5208, EN, PED, etc.).
Oversee valve sizing, materials selection, pressure ratings, flow calculations, and tolerance analysis.
Review and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Guide root cause analysis and engineering change management for product issues.
Work closely with manufacturing to ensure design-for-manufacturability (DFM), cost efficiency, and process alignment.
Support sales and applications engineering on technical proposals, customer specifications, and custom orders.
Coordinate with supply chain and sourcing teams on material specifications and vendor qualifications.
Ensure engineering practices align with industry standards and regulatory codes.
Support third-party certifications and technical audits for valves.
Maintain engineering documentation, revision control, and compliance records.
Build and mentor a high-performing valve engineering team, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
Allocate resources effectively across multiple development and sustaining projects.
Track engineering KPIs, budgets, and schedules to ensure project success.
Valve product engineering and lifecycle management
Compliance with global standards and codes
Cross-functional design collaboration and support
Team leadership and technical mentoring
Continuous improvement and design quality assurance
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required)
Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
Training in API, ASME, or ISO standards
8–12+ years of experience in valve engineering or related mechanical product development
3–5+ years in a leadership or management role within an industrial equipment or flow control company
Strong background in valve design, fluid mechanics, and engineering documentation
Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar), FEA/CFD tools, and PDM systems
Solid understanding of pressure equipment design codes, welding, casting, and machining processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities