Senior Design Engineer - Turbomachinery

Educational Requirements Service Line Responsibilities

• Design and integrate components and assemblies for turbomachinery systems.
• Create 3D models, digital assemblies, GA drawings, stress models, and manufacturing instructions using traditional drawings or Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Apply principles of robust design, system engineering, DFX, design for manufacturability (DFM), and design for reliability (DFR).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, stress, fluid systems, and materials to mature designs through gated reviews.
• Interface with subsystem owners (e.g., lubrication, cooling, structural, aerothermal) to ensure design compatibility.
• Apply GDT (ASME Y14.5) and mass property principles to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Support root cause analysis, fleet issue resolution, and design updates based on field performance and service feedback.
• Ensure Right First Time (RFT) and On-Time Delivery (OTD) of all design and definition deliverables.
• Maintain documentation workflows and drawing change control in PLM systems.

Additional Responsibilities

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical / Aerospace / Industrial / Production / Design Engineering.
• 5 - 12 years of experience in turbomachinery design, product definition, or rotating equipment.

Technical and Professional Requirements

• Experience in gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, pumps, expanders, or other rotating equipment.
• Strong proficiency in CAD modeling, drafting, and MBD workflows using UG NX, Teamcenter, and PDM Metaphase.
• Deep understanding of thermal, mechanical, and dynamic behavior of turbomachinery components.
• Knowledge of GDT (ASME Y14.5), tolerance stack analysis, and mass properties.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and AS9145 frameworks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.

Preferred Skills

• Aerospace, Airframe
• Turbomachinery, Gas Turbine
• Turbomachinery, Steam Turbine
• Aerospace Basics