Senior Turbine Engine Design Lead

Volund Manufacturing; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum Healthcare Benefits

Equity package

Unlimited PTO

Relocation assistance

401k Savings Plan

Lunch and fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Volund Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to own mechanical engine designs from concept to production. You will collaborate with manufacturing to deliver propulsion systems at scale and drive improvements across 3D geometry and rotating assemblies.

The role requires 5–7 years in turbomachinery design, strong CAD skills (NX, SolidWorks, CREO, CATIA, Onshape, Fusion 360 or Polyworks) and familiarity with Teamcenter or Windchill. U.S. persons only for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in gas turbine design, jet engine development or high-speed rotating machinery.
• Experience in rotating assembly and static structure design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools: NX, SolidWorks, CREO, CATIA, Onshape, Fusion 360 or Polyworks.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter or Windchill is strongly desired.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engine development from cradle to grave.
• Join a world class team to deliver propulsion at scale.
• Create 3D geometry and rotating assemblies for engine components.
• Optimize designs for thrust to weight ratio and DFx.
• Conduct structural analysis, fatigue modeling and life estimation as needed.
• Iterate with engineers and the manufacturing team to optimize systems.

Skills

Gas turbine design experience

Mechanical/Aerospace background

Team collaboration

DFx optimization

Education

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

CREO

CATIA

Onshape

Fusion 360

Polyworks

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

Volund Manufacturing is seeking a Design Engineer to own mechanical engine designs from concept to production. You will collaborate with manufacturing to deliver propulsion systems at scale and drive improvements across 3D geometry and rotating assemblies.

The role requires 5–7 years in turbomachinery design, strong CAD skills (NX, SolidWorks, CREO, CATIA, Onshape, Fusion 360 or Polyworks) and familiarity with Teamcenter or Windchill. U.S. persons only for this position.