Senior Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Kronos Consulting; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kronos is seeking a Senior Advanced Mechanical Engineer to support evaluation, design, analysis, and manufacturing of gas turbine engine fan components and systems. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams, suppliers, and customers to solve complex technical issues and support production and design changes.

The role requires leadership in structural/thermal analyses, GD&T interpretation, and hands-on use of FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with gas turbine engines or APUs.
• Strong experience with FEA and stress analysis.
• Experience with ANSYS or equivalent FEA tool.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, stress, modal, vibration, fatigue, and life analysis of gas turbine engine components.
• Conduct 3D finite element analysis using ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools.
• Perform engineering evaluations and hand calculations for strength, performance, and durability.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Support supplier and manufacturing issues, design substantiation, and quality reviews.
• Evaluate engineering changes, deviations, waivers, and other design modifications.
• Collaborate with local and global engineering teams on analysis requirements and results.
• Support aerospace manufacturing processes including casting, machining, welding, and heat treatment.
• Use 3D CAD and scanning to evaluate engine components.
• Communicate findings to engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and leadership.
• Assist cost-reduction and cycle-time improvement initiatives.

Skills

FEA analysis

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Vibration analysis

3D CAD modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

GOM/structured-light

3D CAD

Job description

Job Description

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

We are looking for a Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer to support the evaluation, design, analysis, and manufacturing of gas turbine engine fan components and systems.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams, suppliers, and customers to solve complex technical issues and support production, supplier transitions, value engineering, and design changes.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural, thermal, stress, modal, vibration, fatigue, and life analysis of gas turbine engine components.
• Conduct 3D finite element analysis using ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools.
• Perform engineering evaluations and hand calculations to assess component strength, performance, and durability.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Support supplier and manufacturing issues, including design substantiation and quality reviews.
• Evaluate engineering changes, deviations, waivers, and other design modifications.
• Work with local and global engineering teams to develop and review analysis requirements and results.
• Support aerospace manufacturing processes including casting, machining, welding, and heat treatment.
• Use 3D CAD and structured-light scanning/GOM analysis to evaluate engine components.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and leadership.
• Support initiatives focused on reducing design and manufacturing costs and improving cycle time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with gas turbine engines, aircraft engines, or APUs.
• Strong experience with FEA and stress analysis.
• Experience using ANSYS or an equivalent FEA tool.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with mechanical/structural analysis, fatigue, vibration, thermal analysis, or component life evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fan, compressor, turbine, or other gas turbine engine components.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling.
• Experience with GOM/structured-light scanning.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of gas turbine engine systems and component requirements.

Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.

Company Description

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.