Guide Valve USA Limited · 4 days ago
Senior Valve Design Engineer – Severe Service Ball Valves
Greater Houston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGuide Valve USA Limited is a recognized manufacturer of engineered valve and flow control solutions for demanding industrial applications. They are seeking a Senior Valve Design Engineer with substantial experience in the design and manufacture of severe service metal-seated ball valves to lead the mechanical design and development of these products.
Oil & Energy
Hiring Manager
Alexandra Terrazzano
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design and development of severe service ball valves from concept through production release
Perform detailed engineering calculations, including pressure boundary design, stress analysis, and component sizing
Develop, review, and approve engineering drawings, 3D models, technical specifications, and bills of material
Provide direct engineering support to manufacturing operations, including machining, assembly, testing, and field issue resolution
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and codes (API, ASME, ISO, etc.)
Support engineered, application-specific valve solutions in collaboration with sales, operations, and customers
Participate in formal design reviews, failure analyses, root-cause investigations, and implementation of corrective actions
Interface professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on technical matters
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on design robustness, manufacturability, reliability, and performance
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in valve engineering, with a strong emphasis on severe service ball valves
Demonstrated experience within a valve manufacturing environment
Extensive background in metal-seated ball valve designs, including trunnion-mounted and severe-duty configurations
In-depth knowledge of materials selection, coatings, sealing technologies, and actuation systems for severe service applications
Proven expertise in pressure-containing component design and valve performance under extreme operating conditions
Proficiency with 3D CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
Experience supporting oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or power generation industries
Exposure to high-cycle, high-temperature, erosive, or abrasive service applications
Prior experience with organizations known for engineered severe service valve solutions
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company
Guide Valve USA Limited
From our dedication to product quality, to our highly trained staff and individual client approach, Guide Valve Limited is more than happy to cater to your needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase