Lead Gas Turbine Product Definition & Configuration Engineer

Siemens Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a Lead Product Definition & Configuration Engineer for gas turbines. Lead governance of product structures, configuration baselines, and assembly models; drive change control and engineering release activities across the fleet.

You will approve drawings and BOM data, develop large assembly layouts, and work with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service teams to ensure accurate configurations and successful deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in product definition, mechanical design, configuration management or related areas for gas turbines or propulsion systems.
• Experience with product structures, engineering BOMs, service BOMs, configuration baselines and change management.
• Proficient in large assembly models, layouts, and complex mechanical configurations.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain product structures, engine assemblies, and configuration baselines for the 5000F platform.
• Drive configuration control and support engineering change processes throughout the lifecycle.
• Approve engineering drawings, BOMs, and product data; validate form, fit, function.
• Develop engine assembly models, layouts, and longitudinal configurations for new units and modernization.
• Create 2D and 3D drawings for large gas turbine components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product implementation.
• Support technical design reviews and communicate impacts to stakeholders.

Skills

Product definition

Mechanical design

Configuration management

Systems integration

Engineering release

BOMs / ECOs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Creo

Teamcenter

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Lead Product Definition & Configuration Engineer – Gas Turbines

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy's 5F Product Engineering team and serve as a technical authority for the digital product definition and configuration of the 5000F gas turbine fleet. In this role, you will lead product structure governance, configuration management, assembly definition, and engineering change control activities supporting new-unit, modernization, and service programs across the global fleet. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and service organizations to ensure accurate product configurations while advancing Digital Thread and Model-Based Engineering practices.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Own and maintain product structures, engine assemblies, and configuration baselines for Siemens Energy's 5000F gas turbine platform.
• Drive configuration control activities and support engineering change management processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serve as the technical approver for engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product data, ensuring compliance with design standards and validation of form, fit, and function.
• Develop and maintain engine assembly models, layouts, and longitudinal configurations supporting new units, modernization programs, and service solutions.
• Create and update detailed 2D and 3D engineering models and drawings for large gas turbine components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and project teams to ensure successful product implementation and execution.
• Support technical design reviews and communicate technical, schedule, and cost impacts to stakeholders and leadership.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in product definition, mechanical design, product configuration, systems integration, or configuration management supporting gas turbines, aerospace propulsion systems, turbomachinery, rotating equipment, power or generation equipment.
• Managing product structures, engineering BOMs, service BOMs, configuration baselines, engineering change management processes, and engineering release activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Developing large assembly models, integrated layouts, longitudinal sections, product definitions, engineering drawings, material masters, manufacturing documentation, and complex mechanical system configurations.
• Using CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems such as NX, Creo, Teamcenter, AutoCAD, SAP, or similar ERP, engineering data management, and product governance platforms.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, form, fit, and function validation, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, interface management, configuration control.
• Export Control Requirement (ECC): Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Export Control Requirement (ECC)

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

About The Team

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

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