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Overview

The Mechanical Design Engineer will design, develop, and analyze static gas turbine engine components, performing various stress analyses and providing engineering support during testing. The role requires strong mechanical engineering experience, particularly in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and analyze static gas turbine engine components.
  • Perform strength, fatigue, containment, heat transfer, and other stress analyses.
  • Conduct static structural analysis and mechanical design activities.
  • Provide engineering support during testing and communicate results to project engineering teams.
  • Plan resources and manpower requirements.
  • Conduct design reviews and deliver presentations to internal and external customers.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of engineering work.
  • Participate in departmental process improvement initiatives.
  • May lead and direct the work of others.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 8+ years of mechanical engineering with gas turbine engines.
  • Aerospace industry experience required.
  • Strong experience in mechanical analysis and design.
  • Experience with static structural analysis and design.
  • Experience performing heat transfer analysis.
  • Proficiency with UG NX and ANSYS Workbench.
  • Ability to plan and execute engineering activities independently.
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