Principal Engineer - Seal Technology

Job Purpose

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.

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