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Flowserve Corporation · 1 week ago

Mechanical Engineer Structural Analysis (Nuclear)

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Flowserve Corporation is a global leader in comprehensive flow control solutions, seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Analysis. The role focuses on performing in-depth structural mechanical and rotor dynamic analyses to ensure product design meets specifications and standards, while also managing engineering activities in compliance with project timelines and budgets.

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform structural, thermal and vibration engineering analyses on pressure vessels and rotating equipment for our products (including pump, hydraulic turbine, valve, seal and including the auxiliary equipment) in order to judge the adequacy of the design in relation to the applicable design requirements and for R&D activities

Evaluate the impact of the design modification of components on the structural design

Define critical dimensions of products and components

Executes different types of mechanical analysis and reporting, including torsional and lateral analysis on products, such as pumps and skids

Perform evaluation utilizing classical methods of structural analysis, thermal analysis, and hydraulic analysis

Carry out finite element analysis (FEA) of machine components, sub-assemblies and related support structures to determine stress, strain and, where necessary, natural frequencies, un-damped and damped

Review and evaluate customer specifications and supplier quotations related to technical acceptability of the mechanical design

Assess FEA results against customer specifications, industry and Flowserve design standards and procedures for fatigue life and dynamic stability

Submittal of high-quality contractual documentation in accordance with customer/industry code requirements, such as ASME and present/discuss the results of the analysis with customer/stakeholders

Compile design reports in compliance with ASME Section III and VIII Divisions 1, 2 and 3 code requirements

Plan, direct, coordinate and perform the structural engineering activities in accordance with customer requirements, company’s objectives and policies and within the established project budget and timeline

Perform evaluation utilizing classical methods of structural analysis, thermal analysis

Manage structural design activities, such that optimum cost effectiveness is obtained between quality, design, and manufacturing, while ensuring that the engineering design standards are adhered to

Participate in design reviews

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on progress, approach and results of the analysis and active participate in meetings

Conduct or participate in Root Cause Analysis in order to define corrective and preventive actions

Support of and participate in the quality audits

Technical lead of R&D projects dedicated to modify and develop product upgrades

Develop design tools for product design modification

Automation of the design and analysis process to improve the analysis time

Provide management with accurate and informative reports and evaluate the results of project assignments along with appropriate recommended course of action

Participate in improvement and standardization activities such as Green Belt, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma to improve the operational performance

Share information, knowledge and experience within Flowserve

Qualification

Structural Mechanical AnalysisFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Nuclear Industry ExperienceMaster’s in Mechanical EngineeringP.E. LicenseANSYS/ABAQUSSolidWorksMicrosoft OfficeCustomer-oriented EnvironmentEnglish Fluency