Rotating Machinery Mechanical Design Engineer

Asheville, Inc.; Asheville (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Rotating Machinery Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the design and development of high-speed turbomachinery. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance with technical specifications. Candidates must have a strong mechanical engineering background and relevant industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement savings, and more.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of aerospace experience in design, testing, or R&D.
• 2 years in mechanical layout for high-speed turbomachinery.
• 3 years of experience with SolidWorks and/or NX.

Responsibilities

• Own design activities from concept to production release.
• Develop CAD models and drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams.

Skills

High-speed turbomachinery design

SolidWorks

PDM Vault

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

Intergalactic now a part of Unison , a GE Aerospace Company, is a team of engineers, technologists, designers, mathematicians, and problem solvers committed to a singular idea: reviving the no-boundaries mentality in aerospace. We are a team of the nation’s best, regardless of where we live.

The Rotating Machinery Mechanical Design Engineer is key in coordinating the resources and activities required to support new designs, design reviews, detailed analysis, and work instructions to produce top of the line quality

products that meet customer requirements.

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Own design activities through life of development programs (from concept through detail design to production release).

+ Develop CAD 3D models and associated drawings and other documentation.

+ Design high speed rotating assemblies including shafts, housings, bearing cooling flow paths, seals, etc.

+ Support high speed bearing selection and design.

+ Support strategic new business opportunities and IR&D efforts including rapid iterations to at least a preliminary machine cross section

+ Support structural analysis team in generating deliverables such as rotor dynamics analysis and containment analysis.

+ Work closely with the Systems Engineer, performance engineers, aerodynamicists, structural engineers, and program team to ensure designs meet technical and program requirements.

+ Develop and maintain standard engineering methods and tools used to develop new designs.

+ Manage the development and implementation of new designs through design analysis, risk mitigation, review of safety factors & stack-ups, reliability tools, schedules, and design reviews.

+ Verify designs have adequate Safety Factors prior to releasing to production. Work with customer/ redesign if required to obtain producible designs.

+ Collaborate closely with customers to ensure product performance and integration into end platform.

+ Review and approve documentation for transition from prototype to production.

+ Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and diagnose non-performing product.

+ When assigned, oversee the failure analysis process providing support and final review of all reports.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.

+ 5 years of experience in either systems, designing, testing, or R&D within the Aerospace industry

+ Minimum 2 years of experience in the mechanical layout and design of high-speed turbomachinery (speed greater than 30,000 RPM) for aerospace applications including axial fans, centrifugal blowers, centrifugal and/or mixed flow compressors, and radial inflow and axial turbines. Plus experience with designing internal machine gas paths and seals for motor and bearing cooling

+ Minimum of 3 years with SolidWorks and / or NX.

+ Minimum of 3 years with PDM Vault and / or Teamcenter.

+ Minimum 1 year of Engineering Drawings utilizing GD&T

+ Willingness to travel up to 10%

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Working knowledge of key aerospace technical disciplines including mechanical design, materials, modeling/documentation, structural analysis, thermal fluid sciences, electrical systems, system controls, embedded controls, development testing and analysis, qualification analysis and testing.

+ Understanding of aerospace requirements management methodologies and processes – traceability, verification, and validation.

+ Functional understanding of major aircraft systems: environmental control systems, powerplant, electrical, hydraulics, controls, avionics, power generation, and structures.

+ Creative innovation.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

The base pay range for this position is $120,000.00 – 190,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 6, 2025.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.