IGNITE Leadership Development Program

Flowserve Corporation•Irving, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The IGNITE Leadership Development Program is a highly selective, three-year rotational program for talented engineering graduates. It is designed to transform technical potential into business results through hands-on learning and high-visibility assignments. The program aims to provide diverse experiences that will stretch technical skills, build leadership capabilities, and expose participants to the people, processes, and business decisions of a global manufacturing organization. Graduates will learn to combine engineering training with business acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to make meaningful contributions and drive results. The development continues after the program with opportunities to expand skills, broaden networks, and support long-term growth at Flowserve.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Materials Science, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering by May 2027.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2.
Demonstrated leadership experience and desire to build a career as a people leader.
Mobility within the continental United States for at least three years to accept assignments at IGNITE program facilities.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
Motivation to develop business and leadership skills while working on operational and business critical projects and solutions.
Strong organization and work/project planning skills.
Self-motivation and the ability to collaborate effectively.
Zero to two years of relevant work experience, which can include internships or co-op experience.
Comfort working with ambiguity.
Understanding of data collection and analytics, with the ability to report findings.
Must have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Basic coding experience with Python, Java, C/C++, SQL, or similar languages.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement processes.
Experience with project management tools or methods such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall.
Experience leading teams to achieve project goals and objectives.
Understanding of basic business principles.

Responsibilities

Participate in three rotations in different US geographic locations, with a site role at each location.
Engage in a tailored curriculum supporting the development and application of technical, professional, and leadership skills.
Undertake diverse project assignments designed to deliver visible and significant business impact.
Learn about the flow control industry and Flowserve's role in critical industries.
Focus on leadership development in areas such as connecting effectively, helping others achieve potential, magnifying impact, and strengthening Flowserve as a workplace.
Participate in Flowserve Cares volunteer activities, connecting STEM interests with opportunities to inspire future generations.
Participate in Target Zero programs focused on achieving zero accidents, defects, delays, emissions, and waste.
Apply problem-solving skills to real-world challenges impacting local and global operations (Operations & Engineering Leadership Track).
Prepare for roles in Operational Excellence, Materials Management, Supervision, Product Design, Supply Chain, etc. (Operations & Engineering Leadership Track).
Connect engineering training to business strategy and enterprise solutions (Business Unit Leadership Track).
Prepare for roles in Applications Engineering, Commercial Operations, Business Analytics, etc. (Business Unit Leadership Track).