Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Tamil Nadu, IND

• ID: R-21079
• Job Category: Operations
• Job Type: Full time

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Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer with strong expertise in industrial valve automation, actuator selection, control-system integration, and project execution. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience engineering automation packages for ball, plug, butterfly, gate, globe, check, and severe-service valves.

This role requires technical proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-hydraulic, and electric actuation systems, along with the ability to manage projects from customer specification review through engineering, assembly, testing, inspection, dispatch, and site commissioning support

Key Responsibilities:

Valve Automation Engineering

• Engineer and execute valve automation systems based on schematic drawings and customer requirements.

• Develop automation solutions for:

• Ball valves

• Plug valves

• Butterfly valves

• Gate, globe, and check valves

• Severe-service valves

• Select, size, and integrate:

• Pneumatic actuators

• Hydraulic actuators

• Electro-hydraulic systems

• Electric actuators

• Manual gear operators

• Ensure appropriate actuator sizing, torque selection, fail-safe configuration, and operational suitability.

Automation Package Development

• Design and develop complete valve automation packages incorporating:

• Solenoid valves

• Limit switches

• Position transmitters

• Positioners

• Air filter regulators

• Tubing layouts

• Control panels

• Review customer specifications, datasheets, P&IDs, and project requirements.

• Ensure package compliance with hazardous-area classifications, SIL requirements, and applicable customer standards.

• Prepare and review automation documentation, including GA drawings, hook-up drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, test procedures, and technical submittals.

Project Execution & Coordination

• Coordinate end-to-end automation project execution from engineering through dispatch.

• Work closely with Design, Production, QA/QC, Procurement, Assembly, and Testing teams.

• Monitor engineering schedules, technical compliance, material availability, and customer deliverables.

• Support Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, customer inspections, and pre-dispatch activities.

• Provide technical clarifications to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Supervise actuator assembly, calibration, functional testing, and final inspection.

• Troubleshoot issues related to:

• Actuator performance

• Air leakage

• Positioning accuracy

• Torque mismatch

• Control-signal integration

• ESD and fail-safe operation

• Ensure automation packages meet functional, safety, and performance requirements before dispatch.

• Support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standardization for automation packages, component selection, and engineering practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve package reliability, cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Support valve automation upgrades, digitalization initiatives, and advanced control-system solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical & Electronics Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in industrial valve automation.

• Experience in valve manufacturing, EPC projects, or process-industry automation is highly preferred.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuator systems.

• Experience in actuator selection, sizing, assembly, and integration for industrial valves.

• Good understanding of instrumentation and control systems.

• Knowledge of API and IEC standards.

• Understanding of SIL concepts and hazardous-area requirements.

• Familiarity with PLC/DCS integration and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and Profibus.

• Knowledge of control-valve accessories and automation components.

• Ability to interpret:

• P&IDs

• Instrument loop diagrams

• Electrical schematics

• Pneumatic and hydraulic schematics

• GA drawings

• Fabrication drawings

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will be highly preferred:

• Valve manufacturing industry

• Oil & gas EPC projects

• Refinery and petrochemical projects

• LNG terminals

• Pipeline valve automation

• Power and process industries

• Severe-service valve applications

Preferred Product & System Exposure

Experience with the following will be an added advantage:

• Scotch yoke actuators

• Rack-and-pinion actuators

• Multi-turn actuators

• Quarter-turn actuators

• Motor Operated Valves

• Emergency Shutdown systems

• HIPPS applications

• Partial-stroke testing systems

• Lubricated plug valves

• Trunnion-mounted ball valves

• Triple-offset butterfly valves

• High-pressure/high-temperature valves

• Steam-jacketed valves

• Emergency Shutdown Valves

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Automation Professional certification preferred.

• Functional Safety or SIL certification is an added advantage.

• Knowledge of ISO 5211 and NAMUR standards is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical skills

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving capability

• Project execution and cross-functional coordination skills

• Customer-focused approach

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration ability

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver within schedule commitments

Req ID : R-21079

Job Family Group : Operations

Job Family : OP Manufacturing Leadership

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Flowserve is a global leader in flow control solutions and aftermarket services. Our people are driven by a shared commitment to building a more sustainable future and making a meaningful impact around the world. With more than 16,000 employees across 50+ countries, we combine global scale with strong local expertise. Our teams bring ingenuity, creativity, and technical excellence to every challenge, delivering innovative products and services that help customers operate more efficiently and reliably. Serving over 10,000 customers worldwide, Flowserve supports industries that provide essential resources such as energy, clean water, pharmaceuticals, and more. Put your talents—and your career—in motion with Flowserve.