Mechanical Design Engineer

Petroplan; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the United States seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and analyze turbine components for Heavy Duty Gas Turbine and Aeroderivative engines. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 4-8 years of engineering analysis experience. Responsibilities include mechanical design and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to work on critical-environment components in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required.
• 4–8 years of engineering analysis experience is necessary.
• Hands-on experience with turbine components design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and analysis of gas turbine components.
• Execute design evaluations under business standards and program requirements.
• Present design work during formal technical reviews.

Skills

Turbine design and analysis

CAD software proficiency

Engineering principles application

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Siemens NX

Job description

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Opportunity: 12-Month W2 Contract (No C2C or 1099)

Role Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and analysis of Turbine Hot Gas Path and Rotor components for Heavy Duty Gas Turbine (HDGT) and Aeroderivative engines. This role involves close collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams and Global Supply Chain partners to ensure hardware meets all Product and Design Practice Critical‑to‑Quality (CTQ) requirements.

The engineer will work closely with Controlled Title Holders, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, and Sourcing teams to optimize components and subsystems, with a strong focus on:

• Design for Cost (product and total lifecycle)
• Design for Variation
• Design for Manufacturability

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and analysis of Heavy Duty and Aeroderivative gas turbine components, with emphasis on hot gas path and rotor hardware.
• Execute the design and evaluation of assigned components using sound engineering principles and in compliance with business standards, procedures, and program requirements.
• Participate in and present design work during formal and informal technical reviews in collaboration with Controlled Title Holders.
• Adhere to documented New Product Introduction (NPI) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes for all design activities and deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering or science discipline from an accredited institution
• 4–8 years of engineering analysis experience

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience designing and analyzing turbine blades, nozzles, shrouds, and/or rotors using ANSYS
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably Siemens NX
• Solid understanding of core engineering principles and the ability to apply them effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams