Senior Gas Turbine Mechanical Engineer - FEA/Design

Akkodis

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 103,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Akkodis seeks a Senior Advanced Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to lead technical evaluations of gas turbine engine components and systems. You will perform complex analyses (thermal, structural, vibration, fatigue) using FEA tools and coordinate with manufacturing, quality, and global teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace or related industries, strong GD&T and drawing interpretation, and familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years engineering experience in aerospace, gas turbine engines, APUs, or related industry.
Strong understanding of gas turbine engine systems and component-level design requirements.
Experience performing engineering evaluations and analyses of aerospace components, including thermal, structural, stress, fatigue, vibration, modal, deflection, stress rupture, and life assessments.
Proficiency with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools such as ANSYS or equivalent and experience using CAD modeling and engineering analysis tools.
Strong technical drawing interpretation skills, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and requirements, including casting, machining, welding, and heat treatment.
Knowledge of aerospace quality and production support processes, including inspection methodologies, FAIR reviews, RMRA reviews, and nonconformance investigations.
Familiarity with supplier substantiation processes and documentation, including ESA, STICS, STR, FTR, and SCS.
Experience supporting engineering change management processes, including ECNs, EMAs, deviations, and waivers.
Proven understanding and application of fatigue analysis, finite element analysis, and complex engineering calculations for gas turbine engine components.
Ability to prioritize work, adapt to changing priorities, and effectively support multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, manufacturing organizations, suppliers, customers, and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead technical evaluation and analysis of gas turbine engine components and systems in support of production, supplier transition, value engineering, and quality initiatives.
Perform complex analyses (thermal, structural, vibration, fatigue, life assessments) using FEA tools and engineering calculations across multiple engine models.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, suppliers, customers, and global teams to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to process transformation initiatives aimed at improving product quality while reducing manufacturing costs and cycle times in an Agile environment.