Senior Nuclear Quality Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in an engineering field, specifically manufacturing, nuclear, industrial, or mechanical engineering.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated success leading or working in a nuclear quality program meeting ASME BPVC, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, ASME NQA-1, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 19443 requirements.
- Previous experience in metal-mechanic industries or a similar business.
- Knowledge of ASME BPVC, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1.
- Skill in Team Oriented Problem Solving, including root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action tools, with the ability to teach and coach others.
- NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification.
- Familiarity with Commercial Grade Dedication and material upgrade requirements.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
- Skill in process mapping and risk assessment, preferably process failure mode and effects analysis.
- Experience with quality software systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Business-conversation English bilingual ability.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Support quality cultural change in the facility in alignment with Flowserve values and behaviors.
- Lead the site's Nuclear Quality Management System.
- Lead the Nuclear audit program, including external, supplier, and internal audits.
- Partner with all functional areas to assure Nuclear Quality compliance at the site.
- Use a proactive approach to assure QMS compliance.
- Support Customer Experience in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Facilitate and coach problem solving related to the Nuclear business, including root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action.
- Engage in Nuclear Project specification reviews and ITP development.
- Oversee Nuclear Project Quality documentation.
- Support problem solving for Nuclear customer complaints and escapes and present results to customers.
- Ensure the Nuclear Approved Vendor List is properly managed and partner with Supplier Quality teams to manage supplier performance.
- Provide site training on Nuclear Safety Culture and other Quality topics as required.
- Lead and support Quality audits.
- Use project management tools to ensure effective and timely completion of project milestones.
- Use detailed process mapping tools to define and analyze quality management workflows.
- Make data-driven decisions.
- Lead initiatives and teams in a multicultural matrix organization, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement.
- Guide other functional areas in evaluating failure trends, product quality problems, and quality issues.
- Evaluate existing quality processes and systems for effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
- Support quality system deployment plans involving multiple system deployments, including ERP, SAP, PLM, and SIOP.
- Interact with nuclear customers and suppliers on quality issues and resolve problems within process and final product acceptance.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers and associates at all organizational levels.
- Perform and coach others in data analysis and root cause analysis.
- Initiate, formulate, and implement new business practices within a specific discipline while managing the development or delivery of a significant element of the organization's change management program.
- Adapt approach and demeanor in real time to shifting situational demands.
- Build the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Expertise in 8D Problem Solving or A3.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer qualification.
- Supplier Quality Management experience.
- SAP experience.
About the company
Flowserve is a global provider of flow control equipment and services for major industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, and water management. It designs, manufactures, and services pumps, valves, seals, and automation solutions to move and regulate fluids in large industrial systems. Its offerings include both new equipment sales and aftermarket services like maintenance, repair, and optimization of installed assets, supported by a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers, and sales offices. The company differentiates itself through its engineering expertise, broad product portfolio, and global footprint that enables customized, reliable solutions for complex operations. Flowserve aims to help customers operate safely and efficiently by ensuring high performance and long asset life through effective flow control and system reliability.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irving, Texas
Founded
1912
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 bookings rose 26% to $1.35 billion, led by power and nuclear.
- Nuclear bookings topped $110 million in Q2 2026, including Asian new-reactor awards.
- Flowserve targets 20% adjusted operating margin by 2030 after 15.3% Q2 2026.
What critics are saying
- Starboard Value's May 28, 2026 letter called Flowserve's execution inconsistent and pressured management.
- Q2 2026 organic sales fell 3.3%; management cut 2026 organic growth to negative 1%.
- Middle East conflict already hit 2026 sales by $60 million; prolonged disruption threatens backlog conversion.
What makes Flowserve unique
- Flowserve's July 2026 Trillium purchase deepens nuclear and power valve capabilities.
- Record Q2 2026 aftermarket bookings of $696 million show sticky installed-base economics.
- Management's 80/20 Flowserve Business System drove 860 basis points margin improvement since 2022.
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2%MD Sass, a boutique asset management firm, initiated a position in Flowserve Corporation during Q2 2026, highlighting the industrial flow management equipment company in its investor letter. The firm's thesis centres on nuclear power, noting that Flowserve is a leading supplier of highly engineered pumps and valves for nuclear reactors. These mission-critical components operate under extreme conditions and are difficult to replace due to regulatory requirements, creating attractive economics and long-term revenue streams. The company's adjusted operating margins reached 14.8% in 2025, up 300 basis points year-on-year, with management targeting approximately 20% by 2030. As of Q2 2026, 51 hedge funds held Flowserve shares, up from 48 the previous quarter. The stock closed at $80.33 on 28 August 2026.
Flowserve reported Q2 revenues of $1.17 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations by 0.9%. The flow control equipment manufacturer posted mixed results, with full-year earnings per share guidance beating expectations but next-quarter revenue guidance missing significantly. The company delivered the weakest guidance update and slowest revenue growth amongst its gas and liquid handling peers. Despite this, Flowserve shares rose 12.7% following the report and currently trade at $78.80. The gas and liquid handling sector showed strong Q2 performance overall. The 11 tracked companies in this segment beat consensus revenue estimates by 2.1% on average, though next quarter's guidance came in 0.8% below expectations. Share prices across the sector have risen 3.4% on average since results were announced.
Flowserve Corporation trimmed its full-year growth outlook following a decline in organic sales of approximately 1%. The industrial pump and valve supplier faced activist investor pressure questioning management execution. According to Voya Investment Management's second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Flowserve accounted for 1.38% of its Dynamic Small Cap Fund portfolio but detracted from performance during the quarter. The fund's machine learning models had initially taken a positive view of the company's valuation and short interest features. As of 14 August 2026, Flowserve shares closed at $80.87, giving the company a market capitalisation of $10.28 billion. Despite the quarterly setback, the stock gained 51.95% over the previous 52 weeks. At the end of the first quarter, 48 hedge funds held positions in Flowserve, down from 51 the previous quarter.
Flowserve appoints Ajay Agrawal to Board of Directors. Flowserve Corporation announced on August 5th that its Board of Directors has elected Ajay Agrawal as a member of the Board of Directors, and appointed him to serve on the Organization and Compensation Committee and Technology, Innovation and Risk Committee, effective August 5, 2026. "We are incredibly excited to welcome Ajay to Flowserve's Board," said Scott Rowe, Flowserve President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ajay's unique combination of portfolio leadership, aftermarket expertise and disciplined M&A experience across multiple industries will bring valuable perspective to Flowserve's Board and management team as we strengthen our leading position serving the world's critical industries and execute our long-term growth strategy." Mr. Agrawal currently serves as the Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President, Global Services at Carrier Global Corporation, a global climate and energy solutions company. His experience also includes serving as Carrier's Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of its Global Services and Healthy Buildings business. Prior to his experience at Carrier, Mr. Agrawal was the President of Aftermarket Services at Collins Aerospace. "Ajay's experience shaping portfolio strategy, executing complex M&A transactions and demonstrating leadership in the industrial manufacturing industry will further strengthen our Board," said John Garrison, Chairman of the Flowserve Board of Directors. "His track record of driving profitable growth, advancing strategic transformation and building high-performing businesses will provide valuable insight as Flowserve continues to serve customers across critical infrastructure markets and creates long-term value for shareholders." Mr. Agrawal holds a doctorate in engineering from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Flowserve (FLS) receives a Hold from Oppenheimer. Jul. 31, 2026, 10:05 PM Oppenheimer analyst maintained a Hold rating on Flowserve yesterday. The company's shares closed yesterday at $75.99. * Unlock powerful investing tools with TipRanks Premium to make smarter, more confident investment decisions * Subscribe to TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter, and discover new investing opportunities with data-backed stock picks Flowserve has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $88.89, representing a 16.98% upside. In a report released on July 30, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $82.00 price target. Based on Flowserve's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $1.17 billion and a net profit of $99 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $1.19 billion and had a net profit of $81.75 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 47 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of FLS in relation to earlier this year. Most recently, in May 2026, Michael Mcmurray, a Director at FLS bought 2,500.00 shares for a total of $164,275.00. Read More on FLS: