KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities. Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB SupremeServ brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
We are looking for a hands-on Reverse Engineering Drafter / Technical Pump Specialist who can support both the technical drafting side of pump repair and the practical shop-floor side of understanding how pumps and components actually function.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed drafting and reverse engineering work but is also willing to get out in the shop, inspect parts, learn pump assemblies, support repair scope development, and work directly with machinists, technicians, and technical leaders. The right person will be curious, mechanically minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable moving between CAD work, measurements, inspections, and hands-on pump learning.
This position will work between our Vidor and Port Arthur locations.
Create and update 2D AutoCAD drawings from sketches, measurements, existing parts, and shop input.
Reverse engineer pump components such as impellers, sleeves, pump cases, bearing housings, and related parts.
Develop detailed working drawings that support machining, casting, repair, and assembly.
Create assembly drawings to verify fitment, running clearances, and component relationships.
Use company CAD templates, standards, and procedures to ensure drawing consistency.
Search, read, print, and manage drawings using Meridian or similar drawing/document systems.
Support RFQ and quote-related drawing reviews by checking technical details before drawings are released.
Create 3D models of pump parts using Inventor or similar software.
Operate a Faro Arm or similar measuring equipment to collect data for part development.
Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers, and other precision measurement tools.
Convert hand sketches, measurements, and existing components into accurate technical drawings.
Spend time in the shop learning how pumps are disassembled, inspected, repaired, machined, and reassembled.
Work directly with shop employees to better understand real-world part condition, wear, fitment, and repair needs.
Assist with first article casting inspections.
Support repair work scope development for pump parts and assemblies.
Learn pump component function, failure modes, clearances, and how design decisions affect repair and performance.
Collaborate with machinists, mechanics, technical support, and engineering resources to resolve fitment or drawing questions.
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant drafting, machining, reverse engineering, pump repair, or technical shop experience preferred.
AutoCAD experience required.
CNC programming experience required.
Experience with precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
Ability and willingness to work in both an office/design environment and a hands-on shop environment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in learning pump repair, pump components, and rotating equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate professionally with technical, shop, and leadership teams.
Experience reverse engineering pump parts or similar rotating equipment components.
Inventor, Inventor CAM, or Mastercam experience.
Faro Arm or portable CMM experience.
Experience with pump parts such as impellers, sleeves, cases, bearing housings, shafts, and related components.
Familiarity with machining processes, casting inspections, repair scopes, and assembly clearances.
Experience working around VTLs, horizontal mills, lathes, and Fanuc controls.
KSB Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. KSB makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
We value employees who take the initiative and are committed to our company; Employees who take responsibility and for whom business success is the focus of their actions. In return, we offer fair framework conditions for collective wages and pensions, flexible working time models, individual training opportunities and the best career prospects.