Lead Design Engineer — Turbomachinery & Gas Turbines

Sapien Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapien Engineering seeks an experienced Design Engineer to join our Derby-based engineering team, focused on the design and development of complex turbomachinery and rotating equipment. The role requires direct gas turbine or turbomachinery experience.

You will lead mechanical design activities from concept through production, develop and maintain designs, and collaborate with manufacturing and customers to resolve technical issues. 6+ years of relevant experience is expected.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' relevant mechanical design experience.
• Experience in gas turbine design or turbomachinery.
• Strong CAD experience; Siemens NX familiarity advantageous.
• Ability to lead design activities from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute mechanical design activities from concept to production.
• Create and maintain complex mechanical and turbomachinery designs.
• Ensure designs meet technical, manufacturing, performance and customer requirements.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and deliver designs to cost and schedule.
• Produce and maintain engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, engineering and customers to resolve issues.
• Support design reviews, technical assessments and product development activities.
• Present technical information and design solutions to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Gas turbine design

Turbomachinery

Mechanical design

Project management

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Sapien Engineering seeks an experienced Design Engineer to join our Derby-based engineering team, focused on the design and development of complex turbomachinery and rotating equipment. The role requires direct gas turbine or turbomachinery experience.

You will lead mechanical design activities from concept through production, develop and maintain designs, and collaborate with manufacturing and customers to resolve technical issues. 6+ years of relevant experience is expected.