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Hose Master

Manufactures metal hose and expansion joints

Sales Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Euclid, OH, USA
In Person
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least two years of industry or relevant engineering experience while actively pursuing a bachelor's degree.
  • Engineer-in-Training / Fundamentals of Engineering certification.
  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • Experience with pipe stress analysis and finite element analysis.
  • Experience working with piping systems or pressure vessels.
  • Experience with metal fabrication and manufacturing.
  • Experience with product testing and failure analysis.
  • Mechanical and technical proficiency.
  • Administrative computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Proficiency with 3-D computer-aided design and modeling programs such as SolidWorks.
  • Ability to read precision measuring devices.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, communication, relationship-management, and customer-service abilities.
  • Ability to self-manage and self-motivate effectively.
  • Ability to maintain a customer focus and uphold high standards of integrity and trustworthiness.
  • Ability to walk up to a quarter mile at a time, bend, squat, reach, sit, stand, walk, and lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Must understand and speak English.
Responsibilities
  • Design products to customer specifications while adhering to industry standards.
  • Continually enhance designs using current design software and materials to deliver highly engineered, cost-competitive products.
  • Interact with internal and external customers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues.
  • Interact with vendors and service providers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues.
  • Complete assigned design and technical development projects independently.
  • Work on assigned tasks related to large-scale engineering projects.
  • Prepare technical drawings.
  • Source new parts from vendors.
  • Design components as needed.
  • Design and quote in-scope engineered and standard designs.
  • Provide support to purchasing, production, quality, and logistics as directed.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Product Engineering Manager or Lead Product Engineer.

About the company

Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, serving core industrial markets such as power generation, refining and petrochemicals, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. Its products are metal hoses and expansion joints designed to channel fluids or gases while accommodating movement, vibration, and thermal expansion; they are made through fabrication and welding, with custom engineering to fit specific applications. The company differentiates itself by scale (over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space), customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and deep application expertise, aiming to be the preferred supplier through reliable service and technical know-how. Hose Master’s goal is to be the first choice for metal hose and expansion joint solutions by combining design capability, production quality, and superior customer support.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cleveland, Ohio

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Hose Master launched 2026 content around data-center liquid cooling and Gulf Coast marine uses.
  • Hose Master had 68 active 2026 job postings, nearly doubling 2025.
  • National Hose still markets Hose Master assemblies in June 2026, expanding channel reach.

What critics are saying

  • Headcount slipped to 496 in 2026, signaling limited growth despite active hiring.
  • Metraflex and Microflex rank close behind Hose Master in 2026 buyer attention.
  • A 2027 data-center cooling bet fails if hyperscalers standardize nonmetal alternatives.

What makes Hose Master unique

  • Founded 1982, Hose Master leads North America in flexible metal hose and bellows.
  • It operates four U.S. manufacturing sites: Cleveland, Houston, Atlanta, and Reno.
  • Its 500,000-square-foot footprint and ASME stamps support demanding industrial customers.

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