Compressor Design Engineer — Rotor Dynamics & DFMEA

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Compressor Development Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of single- and multi-stage compressor systems. You will apply mechanical design expertise, select materials, and validate robustness through rotor dynamics and DFMEA activities.

Based onsite in Verona, Virginia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan prototype tests (DOE), analyze results, and implement improvements across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in compressor design, development, or mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of material selection and mechanical component design.
• Experience with rotor dynamic analysis of single-stage and multi-stage compressors.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and robust design methodologies.
• Experience planning prototype testing programs using DOE.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform material selection for compressor components based on performance, durability, and operating requirements.
• Design and develop compressor components, including gears, bearings, housings, and related mechanical assemblies.
• Conduct rotor dynamic analysis for single-stage and multi-stage compressor systems.
• Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) activities to ensure robust product design.
• Plan and develop prototype testing programs using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Analyze test results, identify design risks, and recommend engineering improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the design, development, and validation lifecycle.
• Support design verification, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvement.

Skills

Compressor design

Mechanical design

Rotor dynamics

DFMEA

DOE testing

Analytical problem solving

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced Compressor Development Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of single- and multi-stage compressor systems. You will apply mechanical design expertise, select materials, and validate robustness through rotor dynamics and DFMEA activities.

Based onsite in Verona, Virginia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan prototype tests (DOE), analyze results, and implement improvements across the product lifecycle.