Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Concepts NREC; Hartford (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Concepts NREC seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead turbomachinery design and development of high-performance rotating equipment. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with aerodynamics, rotordynamics, and manufacturing teams, and help shape product development from concept through testing.

The role combines hands-on design with leadership, project execution, and customer-facing responsibilities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of turbomachinery components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, structural analysis, rotordynamics, manufacturing, and test teams.
• Mentor and guide a small team of mechanical engineers and CAD personnel.
• Review drawings, BOMs, and engineering changes; ensure compliance with standards.
• Support proposal development, technical planning, and project execution strategies.
• Interface with customers to capture requirements and communicate solutions.

Job description

Position Type

Full Time Salary

Shift

1st Shift

Work Model

Employee Choice (Remote, Hybrid, or On Site)

Position Overview

Concepts NREC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced turbomachinery systems and components. This role combines hands-on mechanical design, engineering leadership, and project execution while working closely with aerodynamicists, structural analysts, mechanical design engineers, manufacturing partners, test engineers, and clients. The successful candidate will have extensive experience designing high-performance rotating machinery and will serve as a technical mentor to a growing mechanical design team. This position offers the opportunity to influence engineering standards, design methods, and future product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design and Development
• Design and develop advanced turbomachinery components and assemblies, including compressors, turbines, pumps, expanders, and supporting systems.
• Create design solutions that satisfy performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Support machinery development from conceptual design through detail design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and field support.
• Recommend appropriate materials, manufacturing methods, tolerances, and assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with aerodynamics, structural analysis, rotordynamics, manufacturing, and test engineering teams.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and design improvements for operating equipment.

Engineering Leadership

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a small team of Mechanical Design Engineers and CAD personnel.
• Assist with planning, prioritization, and execution of design activities across multiple programs.
• Participate in design reviews and promote compliance with engineering standards and best practices.
• Review engineering drawings, models, bills of materials, and engineering change documentation.
• Help develop and implement improved design processes, standards, and engineering practices.

Client and Program Support

• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and communicate technical solutions.
• Contribute to proposal development, technical planning, and project execution strategies.
• Support sales and business development activities by providing technical input and identifying new opportunities.
• Work closely with project managers to support successful execution of engineering programs.

Configuration and Product Data Management

• Maintain engineering data within company Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Support configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Promote best practices for document control, revision management, and design traceability.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering experience.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience, including a minimum of 3 years of turbomachinery design experience.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, including turbines, compressors, pumps, or similar machinery.
• Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ANSI Y14.5.
• Significant experience with 2D and 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design documentation.
• Experience creating and reviewing detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Product Data Management (PDM) experience is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, guide, mentor, and develop mechanical design engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks is highly preferred.
• Experience working within a structured Quality Management System (QMS) environment is beneficial.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
• Previous supervisory or engineering management experience.
• Experience with precision rotating equipment and high-speed machinery.
• Familiarity with design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly principles.
• Working knowledge of machining, fabrication, welding, and advanced manufacturing processes.

General Disclaimer

The compensation range posted represents the full salary range for the role. Actual pay will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, skills, and the position level ultimately offered.