Principal Engineer - Houston - TechnipFMC plc

    TechnipFMC plc
    TechnipFMC plc Houston

    1 week ago

    Description
    Job Purpose
    Within the TechnipFMC Core Technologies organization, reports to the Senior Manager- Seal Technology in Houston, TX.
    Job Description
    • Develop concept papers with clear value propositions, aligned design metrics, and stakeholder agreement using Lean product-development principles.
    • Create and communicate innovative, feasible, and value-added sealing product designs.
    • Define product attributes, requirements, and specifications based on the technology roadmap.
    • Lead and manage the full product development process, delivering sealing solutions that meet sponsor expectations.
    • Build and guide a value-stream team, establishing an Obeya with visual management, cadence meetings, and open problem-solving.
    • Provide technical leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration while driving fast learning, experimentation, and prototyping.
    • Make data-driven engineering decisions that support business needs and ensure rapid detection and resolution of abnormal technical or commercial issues.
    • Foster continuous improvement through Lean Transformation, promoting communication, breaking barriers, and escalating challenges to sponsors when needed.
    You are meant for this job if:
    • BS in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience, or MS with 8+ years, with deep expertise in metallic/non-metallic seal design, materials, methods, and calculations.
    • Extensive knowledge of TFMC seal technologies, competitor products, and API 6A/17D, with strong understanding of manufacturing, assembly, qualification, and testing processes.
    • TCE Approver with advanced ability to interpret technical information, propose design/process improvements, and make independent, sound engineering decisions.
    • Proficient in project-management tools and able to manage deadlines, priorities, and complex technical tasks with minimal supervision.
    • Strong business awareness, understanding cost, profit, and decision impact within assigned engineering scope.
    • Highly skilled communicator (written, verbal, and listening) with ability to work cross-functionally, lead teams, and articulate technical viewpoints clearly.
    • Demonstrates accuracy, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and openness to feedback while maintaining strong teamwork and leadership capabilities.
    • Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, and comfortable working primarily in an office with occasional shop/lab exposure and some travel.
    Skills
    Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.
    TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.
    Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.
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    Date posted: Feb 2, 2026

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