Lead Centrifugal Compressor Design Engineer

Flow Control Group; Mayfield, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Air Relief in Mayfield, KY, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in centrifugal compressor design, repair and analysis. You will lead design and rotor-dynamics work across the product lifecycle, from aerodynamics to testing and manufacturing support.

Requirements include a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 7–10 years in high-speed rotating equipment. Familiarity with SolidWorks, Geomagic DesignX, and Prophet21 is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• 7–10 years of mechanical design experience focused on high‑speed rotating equipment or turbomachinery.
• Specialization in centrifugal compressor design and rotor dynamics.
• Experience with ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of centrifugal compressors, impellers, casings, and rotor dynamics systems.
• Coordinate acquisition and analysis of spectral vibration data from field machinery.
• Specify bearings, seals, couplings, and materials for high-speed rotating applications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize designs for production and assembly.
• Define test plans, oversee prototype testing, and analyze data to refine designs.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Centrifugal compressor design

Rotor dynamics

Vibration analysis

SolidWorks

Geomagic DesignX

Prophet21

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Prophet21

SolidWorks

Geomagic DesignX

Job description

Air Relief in Mayfield, KY, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in centrifugal compressor design, repair and analysis. You will lead design and rotor-dynamics work across the product lifecycle, from aerodynamics to testing and manufacturing support.

Requirements include a BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 7–10 years in high-speed rotating equipment. Familiarity with SolidWorks, Geomagic DesignX, and Prophet21 is expected.