Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Summary:
The Mechanical Design Engineer IV will be a key contributor within the Gas Turbine Engineering organization in the Southeast region, supporting the design and manufacturing of complex turbine components. This role is responsible for analyzing and resolving hardware deviations, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to improve product quality and manufacturability, and ensuring adherence to technical and engineering standards. The position plays a vital role in maintaining hardware reliability, optimizing design performance, and advancing continuous improvement initiatives across the organization s global supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to diagnose and resolve manufacturing issues on gas turbine components such as blades, nozzles, and heat shields.

• Analyze and disposition hardware deviations, delivering technical solutions that ensure design compliance and product integrity.

• Lead redesign and drawing revision efforts to improve manufacturability and reduce costs.

• Act as a technical focal point for the qualification of new processes, supplier changes, and second-source suppliers.

• Conduct technical reviews of design tasks, identifying and mitigating risks at component, assembly, and system levels.

• Follow and refine standard work procedures, design templates, and documentation for recurring engineering issues.

• Collaborate with suppliers, factories, and engineering teams to address design, production, and quality challenges.

• Ensure compliance with all engineering and technical standards during design and manufacturing activities.

• Support initiatives to enhance part functionality, manufacturability, and long-term component performance.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably within turbine, aerospace, or energy industries.

• Experience with manufacturing support, component design, and drawing revision processes.

Special Requirements:

• Proficiency in CAD software and mechanical analysis tools (e.g., NX, ANSYS, or equivalent).

• Familiarity with gas turbine design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams across global locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess design trade-offs.

• Knowledge of design verification, qualification processes, and production quality standards.

• Excellent communication skills for technical coordination with suppliers and internal teams.

• High attention to detail, strong analytical ability, and organizational discipline.

• Proficiency in design documentation, revision control, and engineering change management.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• Advanced understanding of hot gas path hardware and gas turbine components.

• Experience in process qualification, supplier development, or manufacturing engineering.

• Proven track record in continuous improvement and design optimization initiatives.

• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, or similar quality improvement methodologies.

Work Environment:

• Professional engineering environment within the Southeast region.

• Hybrid work flexibility may be available depending on project needs.

• Occasional travel may be required to supplier or manufacturing sites.

• Collaboration across global engineering and manufacturing teams.

Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The organization reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.