Director Gas Turbine Design and Drafting

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY in Sedalia, MO, seeks a Director Gas Turbine Design and Drafting to lead BOM integrity and CAD workflows across gas turbine programs. You will manage CREO, SolidWorks, Windchill PDM, and coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering and requires strong leadership, experience with ECR/NCR processes, and a track record of delivering accurate design definitions.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in configuration and CAD management.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• US work authorization is required; sponsorship not offered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOM creation, maintenance, and accuracy for gas turbines and components.
• Lead CAD activities and ensure designs meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage NCRs/ECRNs and assess impact of changes on BOMs and designs.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other departments to improve processes.

Skills

BOM management

CAD management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Windchill PDM

Job description

Position:Director Gas Turbine Design and Drafting

Location: Sedalia, MO

Job Id:2364

# of Openings:1

Director Gas Turbine Design and Drafting

About PROENERGY

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges, PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.

Our Footprint

PROENERGY delivers fast-start, dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.

In Sedalia, Missouri,our 600,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturing—a world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the world—is growing by 40 percent.

In Houston, Texas,our 500,000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility, which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.

InKansas City, we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.

And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix, Buenos Aires, New Brunswick, and additional locations in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Our Philosophy

We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Design and Drafting Director with expertise in managing bills of material (BOM), CAD team members and work, as well as the associated documentation. The successful candidate will be a key member of the configuration control board, responsible for ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in all aspects of configuration and definition management. This role involves hands‑on experience with CREO, SolidWorks, Windchill, PDM, and direct management of Engineering Change Requests and Notices (ECRNs).

Reports To:VP Engineering

Work Location:2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, MO 65301

BOM Management

• Oversee the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of bills of material (BOM) and design definition for gas turbines and associated parts.
• Ensure that BOMs align with engineering specifications, manufacturing requirements, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to update BOMs based on design changes and engineering revisions.
• Collaborate and contribute to the development of automated BOM updates within current or developing systems.

CAD Management for Gas Turbine design and manufacturing

• Lead and coordinate CAD activities related to gas turbines and rotating equipment both part definition and manufacturing support.
• Utilize CREO, SolidWorks, Windchill PDM to create, modify, and manage models and drawings.
• Ensure that CAD designs adhere to industry standards, company guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate as a key member of the configuration control board.
• Provide expertise in configuration and CAD matters during board meetings.
• Collaborate with other board members to drive continuous improvement in configuration management processes.

Supporting NCRs/ECRNs

• Critical role in creating, reviewing, managing, and executing NCRs/ECRNs.
• Work closely with engineering teams to assess the impact of proposed changes on BOMs and designs.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing and Supply chain management team to ensure cut in is acceptable.
• Implement approved changes and update documentation accordingly.

Collaboration and Communication

• Foster effective communication and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other relevant departments.
• Provide technical guidance to cross‑functional teams to resolve configuration‑related issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in configuration and CAD management.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall productivity.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in configuration and CAD management.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
• Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in CREO, SolidWorks, Windchill and PDM systems.
• Strong understanding of bills of material (BOM) and configuration control processes.
• Experience with Engineering Change Management processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.

It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.