We are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone. IGNITE is a highly selective Early Career Development Program focused on accelerating college graduates who demonstrate talent, leadership, and potential.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be offered additional career growth opportunities as you transition into roles in your area of interest.
START DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS JULY 6, 2026
IGNITE Engineer- Early Career Program - Two Career Track Options
Program Description:
The Flowserve IGNITE Early Career Development Program is an elite opportunity for emerging future leaders to fast-track their career while leveraging their engineering background. Accelerated professional growth is obtained through intentional and multi-faceted training experiences over a 3-year period, which will include:
- 3 rotations in different geographical locations
- 1st Year rotation aligned to career track
- 2nd Year rotation in alternative career track
- 3rd Year rotation aligned to career track
- Site Role for each location to help you gain exposure to different jobs and assignments
- A tailored and robust curriculum designed to support your knowledge, development, and application of technical, professional, and leadership skills
- Diverse project assignments that deliver a visible and significant business impact
All program elements are intentionally and rigorously designed to accelerate emerging early career technical talent into the next generation of highly capable global operational leaders.
Your skill sets and capabilities as an Engineer are highly valued at Flowserve and will be complemented by the experiences and exposure our program provides to ignite your career.
Upon completing the program, you will gain the ability to effectively combine your technical expertise with leadership and business acumen to make significant contributions, such as developing a strategic mindset that fosters successful teamwork and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
We will not stop investing in your development. As a graduate, you will be provided with opportunities that will advance your skills and experiences, help you explore new aspects and locations of the business, grow your network, and support your growth at Flowserve.
Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1 , generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits!
IGNITE Tracks:
Our program offers two career tracks to cultivate your technical, business, and leadership capabilities.
Operations and Engineering Leadership Track
Create a career focused on problem-solving, process creation, and systems solutions for operations.
This track is for those interested in applying their technical and leadership skills to advance operational excellence and design engineering solutions. The ideal candidate should be proficient in coding/software languages including Python, Java, C and C++, SQL etc.
At the end of this track, you will have an applied knowledge of operations, which will prepare you for roles in Operational Excellence, Materials Management, Supervision, Product Design, Supply Chain, etc.
Business Unit Leadership Track
Accelerate your career by connecting your engineering training to business strategy and enterprise solutions.
This track is for individuals with the desire to develop business and leadership skills and use their engineering training for business unit and development projects. The ideal candidate should possess business acumen and relationship management skills.
When you complete this track, you will be prepared for commercial and business strategy roles such as Applications Engineering, Commercial Operations, Business Analytics, etc.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Learn about the flow control industry, products, competitors, and operations within our business units/platforms (Flow Control, Pumps, Aftermarket Services and Solutions) and our Global Operational Excellence function
- Immerse yourself in our Target Zero programs because when it comes to accidents, defects, delays, emissions, and waste, zero truly is the goal for our Flowserve operations
- Be an open learner, rotating through assignments that are focused on exposing you to the fundamentals of operational excellence through direct experiences in our facilities in Quality, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Materials Management, Project Management, and Engineering
- Challenge yourself to drive change and deliver outcomes through your contributions in your Action Learning Project each rotation, for example:
- Collaborate with the sales and commercial operations teams during the order acquisition phase to understand the needs of the customer and support the proposal process to meet those needs
- Work directly with a Product Engineer to review the customer purchase order and specifications, compile design information and prepare order documentation, review and approve drawings, and participate in performance testing to support the order fulfillment process
- Get involved with our Zero-Defect Program to understand how Quality at every step in our process will ensure a high-performing product, every time, for our customers – analyze metrics and root causes and implement strategies to prevent defects
- Implement Lean principles to improve efficiency and productivity within a specific area of the facility, driving out wasteful steps or process gaps that cost time and money
- See first-hand how strategic actions to properly balance sales planning with sound inventory management leads to great operational and financial outcomes
- Develop your skills as a future leader who makes time to connect effectively, helps everyone to achieve their potential, magnifies your impact through others, and fuels Flowserve as a great place to work
- Give back to the communities in which you’ll live and work through Flowserve-sponsored volunteer activities that pair your love of all things STEM with an opportunity to spark that interest and ability in future generations
Required Qualifications:
Undergraduate Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, Chemical, Manufacturing, Materials Science and Business (in Engineering).
Anticipated graduation date of May 2026
Minimum GPA (cumulative) of 3.2 or higher
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time or in the future.
Highly motivated individuals who are willing to relocate to grow their career during the program (and after)
Mobile within the continental US for a minimum of three years in order to accept assignments at any of our IGNITE program facilities, including but not limited to Springville, UT, Kalamazoo, MI, Chesapeake, VA, Lynchburg, VA, Cookeville, TN, Taneytown, MD, Addison, IL, Moosic, PA, Raleigh, NC, Hastings, NE, Bethlehem, PA, Dallas, TX, and Pasadena, TX
Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership experience
Desire to develop business and leadership skills and use their engineering training for business unit and development projects
Strong organization and work/project planning skills
Self-motivated and effective collaborator
0-2 years of relevant work experience (internships or co-op)
Must be comfortable with ambiguity
Understanding of data collection and analytics, and comfortable reporting findings
Transportation required
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint skills
Basic Coding (Python, Java, C and C++, SQL, etc.)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes
Experience with project management tools, such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
Experience leading teams to achieve project goals and objectives
Understanding of basic business principles
Top Skills
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.
