Mechanical Design Engineer (Hot Gas Path)

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan with employer matching

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an onsite role in Greenville, SC. The position involves ownership of hardware redesigns, leading technical reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve gas turbine components. Strong engineering skills, ability to solve complex issues, and a quality mindset are essential. Compensation ranges from $40/hr to $54/hr, with benefits starting from the 31st day of employment, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and coatings.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, and improvement of gas turbine hardware.
• Ownership of hardware redesigns and leading technical reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to qualify new processes.

Skills

Designing gas turbine hardware

Interpreting engineering drawings

Understanding manufacturing processes

Using Ansys

Familiarity with NX

Knowledge of GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ansys

NX

Job description

Insight Global is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to join the team of one of their top customers in Greenville, SC. This role is onsite, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. This in-person role is critical to supporting the design, analysis, and continuous improvement of gas turbine hardware, with a focus on hot gas path components. The ideal candidate will take ownership of hardware redesigns, lead technical reviews, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to qualify new processes and suppliers. You’ll be expected to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems, enhance manufacturability, and ensure adherence to technical standards. This role also involves contributing to the development of standard work practices and driving improvements in design and manufacturing processes. A strong sense of urgency, quality mindset, and the ability to adapt to shifting priorities are essential for success.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery (especially hot gas path components)
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and coatings
• Familiarity with Ansys, NX, and GD&T
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Prior experience dispositioning non-conforming hardware
• Knowledge of design templates and standard work practices
• Demonstrated ability to shift priorities quickly based on business needs
• Self-motivated, humble, open-minded, and eager to learn

Compensation

$40/hr to $54/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.