Gas Turbine Rotor Design Engineer

Mackenzie Stuart; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackenzie Stuart represents a leading provider of power generation solutions and seeks a Gas Turbine Rotor Design Engineer to drive design, analysis, and development of rotating components for aeroderivative gas turbines.

You will perform structural, thermal, vibration, and fatigue analyses, develop drawings and specifications, and collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure reliable production and product release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of turbomachinery or rotating equipment experience.
• Experience with rotor dynamics, vibration, fatigue, and thermal performance.
• Experience with CAD/FEA tools (Creo, SolidWorks, ANSYS).
• Familiarity with GD&T and engineering drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of gas turbine rotating components (rotors, shafts, disks, blisks).
• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and stress analyses to validate designs.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical recommendations for manufacturing and release.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Materials and Quality teams.

Skills

Rotor dynamics

Vibration analysis

Fatigue analysis

Thermal performance

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Our client is a leading provider of fast-start power generation solutions, delivering engineering, manufacturing, lifecycle services, and turnkey power projects to customers worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Gas Turbine Rotor Design Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of critical rotating components for aeroderivative gas turbine applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of gas turbine rotating components including rotors, shafts, disks, blisks, spools, and assemblies.
• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and stress analysis to validate designs and identify areas of risk.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical recommendations to support manufacturing and product release.
• Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation in accordance with industry standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Materials, and Quality teams to ensure successful production and implementation.
• Support root cause investigations, failure analysis, and product improvements.
• Provide technical guidance to field service teams and act as a subject matter expert for rotating equipment.
• Manage third-party engineering partners and design consultants where required.
• Ensure compliance with engineering codes, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of turbomachinery or rotating equipment experience.
• Strong knowledge of rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, fatigue, stress, and thermal performance.
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo or SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with FEA tools including ANSYS.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods, GD&T, and engineering drawing standards.
• Experience with high-temperature materials and coatings used in gas turbine applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Technical leadership or project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of compressor and turbine design principles.
• Experience supporting repair engineering, lifecycle services, or aftermarket programs.
• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.