Mechanical Design Engineer IV - Design Liaison Engineer

PDS Tech, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 172,200,000 - 181,843,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech, Inc. in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer IV / Design Liaison Engineer to bridge engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain for gas turbine hardware.

You will drive quality improvements, apply FEA and GD&T, support DFM, and lead cross-functional Kaizen and Lean initiatives across global teams.

This onsite role offers competitive pay at $61.70 per hour with opportunities to influence hot gas path components and production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience designing gas turbine hardware, rotating equipment, or hot gas path components.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, coatings, and production methods.
• Experience dispositioning non-conforming hardware through engineering evaluations and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), solid modeling software, GD&T, BOMs, and engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Global Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to resolve hardware non-conformances.
• Perform engineering assessments and disposition deviating hardware.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), lean manufacturing initiatives, and concurrent engineering efforts.
• Drive process improvements focused on quality, cost reduction, and production efficiency.
• Support qualification activities for new manufacturing processes, equipment, and process changes.
• Apply engineering expertise to improve part functionality, add value, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on advanced processes such as castings, coatings, drilling operations, and other special processes.
• Review engineering drawings, bills of materials, and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability.
• Utilize analytical tools, FEA, solid modeling, and engineering assessments to support technical decision-making.
• Work closely with global stakeholders to maintain production flow while ensuring the highest quality standards.
• Help solve critical manufacturing and quality challenges involving hot gas path components and related systems.

Skills

Gas turbine hardware

FEA

Solid modeling

Python programming

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

ANSYS Classic

Python programming

Job description

Design the Future of Energy as a Mechanical Design Engineer IV (Design Liaison Engineer)

• Location: Greenville, SC | 100% Onsite

• Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | Flexible Hours (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)

• Pay Rate: $61.70/hour

Make an Impact Where Engineering Meets Manufacturing Excellence

Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for solving complex technical challenges and improving how world-class products are built? We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer IV / Design Liaison Engineer to serve as a critical link between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. In this highly visible role, you will help drive product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting advanced gas turbine and rotating machinery technologies.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, collaboration, and technical problem-solving are valued, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge energy technology.

What You'll Do

As a Design Liaison Engineer, you will:

• Partner with Global Supply Chain and cross-functional teams to resolve hardware non-conformances and improve overall product quality.

• Perform engineering assessments and disposition deviating hardware using sound mechanical engineering principles.

• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), lean manufacturing initiatives, and concurrent engineering efforts.

• Drive process improvements focused on quality, cost reduction, and production efficiency.

• Support qualification activities for new manufacturing processes, equipment, and process changes.

• Apply engineering expertise to improve part functionality, add value, and reduce manufacturing costs.

• Participate in Kaizen events, Lean Action Workouts, and continuous improvement activities.

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams on advanced processes such as castings, coatings, drilling operations, and other special processes.

• Review engineering drawings, bills of materials, and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability and compliance.

• Utilize analytical tools, FEA, solid modeling, and engineering assessments to support technical decision-making.

• Work closely with global stakeholders to maintain production flow while ensuring the highest quality standards.

• Help solve critical manufacturing and quality challenges involving hot gas path components and related systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline from an accredited university.

• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.

• Experience designing gas turbine hardware, rotating equipment, or similar mechanical systems, particularly hot gas path components.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, coatings, and production methods.

• Experience dispositioning non-conforming hardware through engineering evaluations and corrective actions.

• Familiarity with:

  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

  • Solid modeling software

  • Python or analytical engineering tools

  • Engineering drawings and Bills of Material (BOMs)

  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, continuous learner with a customer-focused mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Standout candidates may possess:

• Gas turbine engineering experience, specifically with Hot Gas Path (HGP) components.

• Advanced manufacturing experience.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and Statistical Process Control (SPC).

• Knowledge of:

  • NX

  • ANSYS Classic

  • Python programming

• Strong understanding of mechanical stress analysis and failure mechanisms such as:

  • Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF)

  • Creep

  • Oxidation

• Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and special processes.

• Proven ability to build trust and influence across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain organizations.

• Strong presentation, teamwork, and leadership capabilities.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an engineering role. It's an opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies that power critical industries around the globe.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting:

Work on highly engineered, complex products that drive technological advancement.

Collaborate with talented engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain professionals across a global organization.

Take ownership of meaningful projects that directly influence product quality, performance, and customer satisfaction.

Participate in Lean initiatives, continuous improvement events, and process innovation efforts.

Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing techniques, engineering analysis, and cutting-edge energy technologies.

Join a culture that values teamwork, innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.

Ready to Engineer Solutions That Matter?

If you're a mechanically minded problem-solver who enjoys working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Details: $61.70 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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