Sr. Valve Design Engineer

Location: Onsite, 5 days a week in Houston, Texas

About Bray International

Bray International is the global leader in providing industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, driving innovation in flow control solutions worldwide. As we continue our growth and maintain our competitive edge, we are seeking a talented Senior Valve Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Houston, Texas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your engineering career while contributing to the development of cutting-edge products that shape the future of the flow control industry.

Benefits

• Competitive pay plans
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Healthy work environment: a smoke-free, drug-free workplace that promotes safety and productivity
• Career growth: opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement
• Exceptional company culture: Bray is a family-oriented business with a focus on engineered excellence and team collaboration

Role Overview

As a Senior Valve Design Engineer at Bray International, you will play an integral role in the development and improvement of high-performance products. You will be responsible for providing leadership and technical expertise in product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet functional, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety standards. You will also be involved in researching and developing innovative technologies, enhancing existing product designs, and optimizing departmental processes to improve quality, reliability, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new valve and actuator products, from initial concept through to production, ensuring all project goals are met.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure on-time and within-budget completion of new product development and maintenance initiatives.
• Conduct research to develop and implement core technologies, ensuring Bray maintains a competitive edge in the flow control market.
• Identify and assess technical risks during the product development process, ensuring all design and engineering work is accurate and correct.
• Clearly and effectively communicate complex technical information to co-workers, customers, and suppliers in both internal and external communications.
• Establish and maintain best engineering practices and serve as a mentor to junior engineers, helping them grow professionally within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the valve and/or flow control industry is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA (Finite Element Analysis), CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations, Microsoft Project, and Excel.
• 5+ years of experience in valve or industrial design is ideal.

As a federal subcontractor, employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.