Mechanical Design Engineer IV - Design Liaison Engineer

WCL Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer IV - Design Liaison to own hardware design and manufacturability decisions for gas turbine flow path components. You'll review off-drawing parts, revise drawings, and ensure parts can be built accurately the next time.

This hands-on role involves collaborating with suppliers and factory teams, qualifying new processes, and supporting lean initiatives to reduce cost, scrap, and rework while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or relevant experience.
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, materials, and coatings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional global organization.
• Ability to rapidly shift day-to-day priorities based on emerging business needs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as precision forging, investment casting, machining (milling, drilling, turning, EDM), coating, shot peening, inspection, fixturing, etc. (preferred).
• Familiarity with Ansys, NX, and other analytical tools (preferred).
• Previous non-conformance dispositioning experience of deviating hardware by applying mechanical engineering assessments (preferred).
• Relevant experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery, specifically flow path components (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leverage analytical tools to analyze and deliver solutions for deviant hardware and provide design support to prevent repeat incidents.
• Own hardware redesign efforts by revising drawings to enhance manufacturability.
• Act as technical focal for qualifications of new processes/changes and second source suppliers.
• Conduct technical reviews of design tasks and help assess risks at the component, assembly, and system levels.
• Follow standard work and design templates for common issues and contribute to the improvement of design and manufacturing processes or methods.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards in design activities, maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Apply basic knowledge of gas turbine design to support improvements in part functionality and cost reduction.
• Foster a positive work environment, supporting a culture of quality and urgency in collaboration with the supply chain team.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Drawings interpretation

Manufacturing processes

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Continuous learner

Gas turbine hardware experience

Ansys/NX familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

NX

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions — and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.LOCATIONGreenville, South Carolina, 29615-4614COMPENSATION$53.00–$60.00 per hourSCHEDULEMonday-FridayOnsiteCONTRACT TERM1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee.POSITION OVERVIEW – Mechanical Design Engineer IV - Design Liaison EngineerYou'll be the design engineer who keeps gas turbine parts built right. You'll work with the suppliers and factories to answer one question: when a part comes in slightly off from the drawing, can it still be used? You'll own the technical side of flow path hardware, the parts that guide air and gas through a turbine, such as blades, vanes, stators, heat shields, and linkage assemblies. Day to day, you'll review parts that don't match the design, decide what happens to them, and revise engineering drawings so those parts are easier to build correctly the next time. You'll also qualify backup suppliers and join lean projects that cut cost, scrap, and rework. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working with suppliers and factory teams, can move fast without lowering the quality bar, and wants to work on complex turbine components.RESPONSIBILITIES• Leverage analytical tools to analyze and deliver solutions for deviant hardware and provide design support to prevent repeat incidents• Own hardware redesign efforts by revising drawings to enhance manufacturability• Act as technical focal for qualifications of new processes/changes and second source suppliers• Conduct technical reviews of design tasks and help assess risks at the component, assembly, and system levels• Follow standard work and design templates for common issues and contribute to the improvement of design and manufacturing processes or methods• Ensure adherence to technical standards in design activities, maintaining quality and accuracy• Apply basic knowledge of gas turbine design to support improvements in part functionality and cost reduction• Foster a positive work environment, supporting a culture of quality and urgency in collaboration with the supply chain teamREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college, or relevant experience equal to that degree• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, materials, and coatings• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional global organization• Ability to rapidly shift day-to-day priorities based on emerging business needs• Strong organizational and communication skills• Humble, open-minded, self-motivated, and a continuous learner• Experience with manufacturing processes such as precision forging, investment casting, machining (milling, drilling, turning, EDM), coating, shot peening, inspection, fixturing, etc. (preferred)• Familiarity with Ansys, NX, and other analytical tools (preferred)• Previous non-conformance dispositioning experience of deviating hardware by applying mechanical engineering assessments (preferred)• Relevant experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery, specifically flow path components (preferred)MUST HAVE• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience)• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, materials, and coatings• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional global organization and rapidly shi