IGNITE Leadership Development Program

Program Overview

Flowserve IGNITE is a three-year rotational leadership development program for engineering graduates seeking to transform technical potential into business results through hands-on learning and high-visibility assignments. It is designed to provide diverse experiences that will:

• Stretch technical skills.
• Build leadership capabilities.
• Expose participants to the people, processes, and business decisions of a global manufacturing organization.

The program aims to develop participants' ability to combine engineering training with business acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to make meaningful contributions and drive results. IGNITE graduates will have opportunities for continued career growth, skill expansion, network broadening, and exploration of new business areas within Flowserve.

What the Program Includes

• Three rotations in different US geographic locations, with site roles at each.
• A tailored curriculum for developing technical, professional, and leadership skills.
• Diverse project assignments designed for significant business impact.
• Learning about the flow control industry and Flowserve's contributions.
• Leadership development focused on effective connection, empowering others, magnifying impact, and strengthening Flowserve.
• Flowserve Cares volunteer activities connecting STEM interests with inspiring future generations.
• Participation in Target Zero programs focused on achieving zero accidents, defects, delays, emissions, and waste.

Tracks

Operations & Engineering Leadership Track

• Prepare for roles in Operational Excellence, Materials Management, Supervision, Product Design, Supply Chain, etc.

Business Unit Leadership Track

• Prepare for roles in Applications Engineering, Commercial Operations, Business Analytics, etc.

Requirements & Tech Stack

Required Qualifications

• 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 for program assignments.
• 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.
• Strong organization and work/project planning skills.
• Self-motivation and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Zero to two years of relevant work experience, including 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.