Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Gas Turbine Flow Path

WCL Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WCL Group in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer IV - Design Liaison to own hardware design and manufacturability decisions for gas turbine flow path components. You'll review off-drawing parts, revise drawings, and ensure parts can be built accurately the next time.

This hands-on role involves collaborating with suppliers and factory teams, qualifying new processes, and supporting lean initiatives to reduce cost, scrap, and rework while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or relevant experience.
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, materials, and coatings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to collaborate in a cross-functional global organization.
• Ability to rapidly shift day-to-day priorities based on emerging business needs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as precision forging, investment casting, machining (milling, drilling, turning, EDM), coating, shot peening, inspection, fixturing, etc. (preferred).
• Familiarity with Ansys, NX, and other analytical tools (preferred).
• Previous non-conformance dispositioning experience of deviating hardware by applying mechanical engineering assessments (preferred).
• Relevant experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery, specifically flow path components (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leverage analytical tools to analyze and deliver solutions for deviant hardware and provide design support to prevent repeat incidents.
• Own hardware redesign efforts by revising drawings to enhance manufacturability.
• Act as technical focal for qualifications of new processes/changes and second source suppliers.
• Conduct technical reviews of design tasks and help assess risks at the component, assembly, and system levels.
• Follow standard work and design templates for common issues and contribute to the improvement of design and manufacturing processes or methods.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards in design activities, maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Apply basic knowledge of gas turbine design to support improvements in part functionality and cost reduction.
• Foster a positive work environment, supporting a culture of quality and urgency in collaboration with the supply chain team.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Drawings interpretation

Manufacturing processes

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Continuous learner

Gas turbine hardware experience

Ansys/NX familiarity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Ansys

NX

Job description

WCL Group in Greenville, SC is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer IV - Design Liaison to own hardware design and manufacturability decisions for gas turbine flow path components. You'll review off-drawing parts, revise drawings, and ensure parts can be built accurately the next time.

This hands-on role involves collaborating with suppliers and factory teams, qualifying new processes, and supporting lean initiatives to reduce cost, scrap, and rework while maintaining high quality.