Principal Engineer - Seal Technology

Houston, TX, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Roadmaps
  • Product Development
  • Visual Control
  • Cadence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • IT Management
  • Coaching
  • Prototyping
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Lean Methodology
  • Communication
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • API
  • Manufacturing
  • Assembly
  • Testing
  • Process Improvement
  • Audio Engineering
  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Supervision
  • Articulate
  • Attention To Detail
  • Collaboration
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Presentations
  • Energy
  • LinkedIn

Summary

Job Purpose

Hiring Principal Engineer-Seal Technology for Houston, TX! Within the TechnipFMC Core Technologies organization, reports to the Senior Manager- Seal Technology in Houston, TX.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction. For this position, we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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

Seal Test
Seal molding

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: Jun 27, 2026

Requisition number: 16344
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  • Dice Id: 80184419
  • Position Id: 8c3a4e791383925393517ff215049be2
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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