Senior Gas Turbine Design Engineer

Chromalloy; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalloy, a leader in aerospace component design and repair, seeks a Senior Design Engineer to steer turbine, compressor, and combustor development from concept through production. You will partner with SMEs, manufacturing teams, Powerplant and Project Engineers to ensure technical excellence, schedule adherence, and cost targets.

The role emphasizes leadership, advanced analysis, and clear communication to influence the technology roadmap and deliver manufacturable solutions for

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading technical development for high-temperature gas turbine applications.
• Deep expertise in gas turbine design and manufacturing processes (casting, joining, machining, coating).
• LM2500 or LM6000 design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of turbine, compressor, and combustor components.
• Define technical milestones and guide teams from concept to production.
• Apply advanced analysis to support new product development and repair strategies.
• Collaborate with chief engineers, SMEs, manufacturing, Powerplant and Project Engineers to solve technical challenges.
• Document requirements, progress, decisions, and results for stakeholders.
• Champion lean problem-solving and manufacturability.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng

Tools

Siemens NX

Microsoft Project

Six Sigma

Minitab

Job description

Job Summary We’re looking for a Senior Design Engineer to lead development teams and ensure the technical integrity of New Product Introduction (NPI) and repair development for gas turbine component designs. From initial concept through manufacturing, operation, and repair, you will partner with technical Subject Matter Experts, Manufacturing, Powerplant, and Project Engineers to align technical requirements, schedules, performance, and cost.

Work That Matters At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you’re improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Palm Beach Gardens

Schedule: Onsite

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive Technical Excellence: Lead the design and development of turbine, compressor, and combustor components, delivering robust, manufacturable solutions that meet performance and cost targets.
• Provide Strategic Project Leadership: Shape project plans by defining technical milestones, supporting work-scope estimates, and guiding teams from concept through production.
• Apply Engineering Expertise: Use advanced analysis to support new product development and repair strategies, making critical decisions that influence the technology roadmap.
• Collaborate to Innovate: Partner with chief engineers, Subject Matter Experts, manufacturing teams, Powerplant Engineers, and Project Engineers to solve technical challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Document and Communicate: Capture design requirements, progress, decisions, and results in clear reports and presentations for stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive Manufacturing Impact: Champion lean problem-solving and ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and sustainability.
• Support the Field: Provide expert technical insight during in-field hardware reviews and operational assessments.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience leading technical development for high-temperature gas turbine applications
• Deep expertise in gas turbine design and manufacturing processes, including casting, joining, machining, and coating
• LM2500 or LM6000 engine or component design experience is preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Proficiency in Siemens NX, Microsoft Project, and statistical tools such as Six Sigma and Minitab
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications