Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Edge Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerTech in Abu Dhabi seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design gas turbine components including compressors, turbines, shafts, bearings and structures within turbojet and turbofan programs. You will apply mechanical design expertise, integrity and heat transfer knowledge to deliver robust propulsion solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 5–15+ years of experience, proficiency with SolidWorks or NX, and experience with PLM tools like Teamcenter or Windchill, plus FEA and Matlab/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Aerospace or mechanical engineering degree or related field.
• Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, mechanical design, integrity and heat transfer.
• 5–15 years of experience or more in related roles.
• Experience with gas turbine externals, accessories, gears and components.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize gas turbine static and rotary systems for life, weight, manufacturability and cost.
• Carry out GD&T tasks and define assembly procedures.
• Prepare drawings and manufacturing guidelines.
• Conduct FMECA to support safety and operability assessments.
• Support team members, develop junior engineers and provide feedback.
• Review designs, simulations and generate testing guidelines.
• Identify project risks and plan mitigation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Gas turbine propulsion

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Windchill

FEA software

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

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PowerTech is a leading innovator in propulsion technologies, specializing in cutting-edge microjets, turbofan engines, and internal combustion engines. We are dedicated to advancing propulsion systems through rigorous testing, precision engineering, and robust manufacturing processes.

Job Overview:

Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of the gas turbine components including compressors, turbines, shafts, bearing systems, and stationary structures within the turbojet and turbofan development programs. This role requires expert knowledge in mechanical design, integrity, gas turbine propulsion, planning for projects and ability to develop individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize the gas turbine static and rotary systems for life, weight, manufacturability and cost.
• Carry out Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing tasks, define assembly procedures.
• Prepare drawings and define manufacturing guidelines
• Carry out FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) to support the safety and operability assessments
• Support other team members, develop junior engineers and provide constructive feedback
• Review the designs, simulations and generate testing guidelines
• Identify project risks and plan for mitigation

Qualifications & Experience:

• Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
• Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, mechanical design, integrity and heat transfer.
• Experience: 5-15 years or more.
• Experience in one or a combination of the activities, not limited to
  • Design of gas turbine externals and accessories i.e., fuel pump, oil pump, bleed lines.
  • Design and sizing of disks, shafts, couplings, connection elements.
  • Design and sizing of accessory gearbox, shaft power off-take
  • FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, & Corrective Action System) activities.

Skills:

• Technical skills in one or a combination of stated topics.
• Proficient in one of design packages such as Solidworks, Siemens NX or similar.
• Experience in PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill or similar.
• Experience in FEA, or lower order simulation methods.
• Experience in programming using C, Matlab/Simulink or similar.
• Awareness on the state-of-the-art technologies in materials, aerodynamics, and structural mechanics to link with mechanical design for gas turbine propulsion
• Good communication and presentation skills to interact with team members, clients, and vendors.