Engineering Supervisor
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Engineering Supervisor – Dry Gas Seals Repair Operations
Position Summary
Flowserve is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead key dry gas seal engineering and customer-support activities. The initial focus of this progressive leadership role includes ownership of the dry gas seal DCI process, customer seal reporting, and scheduling and execution of customer-witnessed teardowns.
The role offers a structured opportunity to build leadership capability, customer perspective, technical depth, and operational expertise through close collaboration with Engineering and cross-functional partners.
Primary Responsibilities
· Own the DCI workflow for customer seals and manage customer seal reporting.
· Schedule and execute customer-witnessed teardowns.
· Coordinate execution with internal and external stakeholders.
· Build product and test-rig knowledge through hands-on support and collaboration with Engineering partners.
· Partner closely with Assembly and Test, Commercial Operations, Planning, Project Management, OEM Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, and the Department Engineer.
· Support a safe, high-quality, customer-focused operating environment.
Development Opportunities
This position is designed to provide meaningful leadership development and increasing operational exposure over time. The selected candidate will receive structured leadership, customer, and technical-development opportunities, including:
· Completion of Flowserve Front Line Leader Training.
· Participation in a formal mentorship program with monthly discussions focused on leadership growth, decision-making, communication, and readiness for supervisory responsibilities.
· Customer and field-service exposure, including customer-site visits and collaboration with Field Service.
· Hands-on learning in seal assembly, dynamic seal balancing, hysteresis testing, and dry gas seal dynamic testing.
· Ongoing collaboration with OEM Engineering, Aftermarket Engineering, and operational teams.
Future Leadership Opportunities
As the organization evolves and business needs develop, additional leadership opportunities may be available beyond the initial scope of this role. These opportunities may provide broader exposure to leadership in other functional areas.
Any future expansion of responsibilities will be determined based on organizational needs, the individual’s demonstrated capability, and appropriate alignment with existing operational leadership.
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience with mechanical sealing technology.
· Strong technical aptitude and an interest in developing deeper knowledge of dry gas seal products and testing systems.
· Effective communication, organization, and cross-functional coordination skills.
· Ability to work successfully with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Planning, Project Management, and customer-facing teams.
· Commitment to safety, quality, customer support, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
· Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
· Experience with customer-facing technical support, Field Service, or customer-witnessed teardowns.
· Experience in seal assembly, dynamic balancing, hysteresis testing, or dry gas seal dynamic testing.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means establishing trusted ownership of DCI, customer reporting, and teardown activities while developing independent leadership capability, technical judgment, and strong working partnerships across the organization.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, maintenance, or a related industrial environment
- Previous leadership experience supervising teams in a manufacturing setting
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and operational improvement techniques
- Demonstrated success driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost-improvement initiatives
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability
- Experience leading Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, or Continuous Improvement teams
- Knowledge of Manufacturing-to-Order environments
- Experience supporting performance or product testing operations
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement certification or experience
- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to read engineering drawings, component prints, blueprints, and manufacturing routers
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction programs and process development initiatives
Flowserve Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strengthened with an enhanced 401(k) match, added employer contributions, and a shorter vesting schedule following recent plan changes. Feedback suggests this compares well with large‑company norms and is a notable part of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options is described as solid, complemented by life/disability insurance and an EAP. Feedback suggests overall health benefits are comprehensive for a large industrial employer.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a company match makes equity participation accessible and financially attractive. Feedback suggests this feature stands out versus typical offerings and adds meaningful value.
Flowserve Corporation Insights
What We Do
Flowserve is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pumps, valves and seals with over 19,000 employees in over 60 countries. Built on more than 50 world-renowned heritage brands, the equity and customer loyalty we have earned over the past 220 years is the foundation of our leadership position across the globe.








