Principal Engineer - Seal Technology

TechnipFMC • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

Within the TechnipFMC Core Technologies organization, reports to the Senior Manager- Seal Technology in Houston, TX.Job Description

Develop concept papers with clear value propositions, aligned design metrics, and stakeholder agreement using Lean product‑development principles.
Create and communicate innovative, feasible, and value‑added sealing product designs.
Define product attributes, requirements, and specifications based on the technology roadmap.
Lead and manage the full product development process, delivering sealing solutions that meet sponsor expectations.
Build and guide a value‑stream team, establishing an Obeya with visual management, cadence meetings, and open problem‑solving.
Provide technical leadership, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration while driving fast learning, experimentation, and prototyping.
Make data‑driven engineering decisions that support business needs and ensure rapid detection and resolution of abnormal technical or commercial issues.
Foster continuous improvement through Lean Transformation, promoting communication, breaking barriers, and escalating challenges to sponsors when needed.
You are meant for this job if:

BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience, or MS with 8+ years, with deep expertise in metallic/non‑metallic seal design, materials, methods, and calculations.
Extensive knowledge of TFMC seal technologies, competitor products, and API 6A/17D, with strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly, qualification, and testing processes.
TCE Approver with advanced ability to interpret technical information, propose design/process improvements, and make independent, sound engineering decisions.
Proficient in project‑management tools and able to manage deadlines, priorities, and complex technical tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong business awareness, understanding cost, profit, and decision impact within assigned engineering scope.
Highly skilled communicator (written, verbal, and listening) with ability to work cross‑functionally, lead teams, and articulate technical viewpoints clearly.
Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and openness to feedback while maintaining strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and comfortable working primarily in an office with occasional shop/lab exposure and some travel.
Skills

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience, or MS with 8+ years, with deep expertise in metallic/non‑metallic seal design, materials, methods, and calculations.
• Extensive knowledge of TFMC seal technologies, competitor products, and API 6A/17D, with strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly, qualification, and testing processes.
• TCE Approver with advanced ability to interpret technical information, propose design/process improvements, and make independent, sound engineering decisions.
• Proficient in project‑management tools and able to manage deadlines, priorities, and complex technical tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong business awareness, understanding cost, profit, and decision impact within assigned engineering scope.
• Highly skilled communicator (written, verbal, and listening) with ability to work cross‑functionally, lead teams, and articulate technical viewpoints clearly.
• Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and openness to feedback while maintaining strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and comfortable working primarily in an office with occasional shop/lab exposure and some travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept papers with clear value propositions, aligned design metrics, and stakeholder agreement using Lean product‑development principles.
• Create and communicate innovative, feasible, and value‑added sealing product designs.
• Define product attributes, requirements, and specifications based on the technology roadmap.
• Lead and manage the full product development process, delivering sealing solutions that meet sponsor expectations.
• Build and guide a value‑stream team, establishing an Obeya with visual management, cadence meetings, and open problem‑solving.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration while driving fast learning, experimentation, and prototyping.
• Make data‑driven engineering decisions that support business needs and ensure rapid detection and resolution of abnormal technical or commercial issues.
• Foster continuous improvement through Lean Transformation, promoting communication, breaking barriers, and escalating challenges to sponsors when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal