Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently lead and execute clearance design and analysis activities for flange-to-flange stationary and rotating components across gas turbine and steam turbine products applying sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards design practices procedures and product requirements.
• Own the development application and continuous improvement of clearance analysis methods and design practices to meet product performance operability reliability and durability requirements.
• Lead and execute design and analysis work across conceptual preliminary and detailed design phases for NPI NTI research and product support programs with independent ownership and minimal oversight.
• Build assess and improve clearance analysis approaches; independently interpret results; and prepare design review materials with clear conclusions technical rationale and actionable recommendations.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to evaluate design trade-offs identify risks and propose solutions beyond established methods and parameters when appropriate.
• Evaluate the effects of thermal growth mechanical deflection manufacturing variation assembly stack-up transient operation and operating environment on component clearances and overall product behavior.
• Lead and contribute to root cause analysis field issue resolution and design improvement initiatives related to clearance performance operability leakage rubs and component interaction.
• Collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams including mechanical aerodynamic thermal performance structures and systems engineering teams throughout the tollgate design process to deliver integrated high-quality design solutions.
• Drive innovation in clearance design practices and analysis methodologies including opportunities to improve productivity design quality technical rigor and engineering standard work through digital tools and process improvements.
• Apply Lean principles in daily execution improve standard work and contribute to engineering templates best practices and process improvements that reduce rework and improve quality.
• Document technical data analysis outputs assumptions and conclusions in accordance with engineering design templates and established design practices. Ensure complete accurate and traceable documentation and model management for assigned projects.
• Continue building deep domain expertise in clearance design for turbomachinery applications and serve as a strong technical contributor.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree . or M.E. in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline with a strong academic record.
• 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in clearance design mechanical analysis turbomachinery design rotating equipment or related engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in clearance analysis mechanical design or engineering evaluation of stationary and rotating component interaction.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project execution skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Proficiency in programming for engineering applications with working knowledge of Python or Excel VBA or equivalent coding languages (beginner level) for data analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization and collaborate across functions.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to break down complex engineering problems evaluate multiple solution paths and make informed data-driven decisions
• Good understanding of turbomachinery design principles and multidisciplinary interactions.
• Strong understanding of the interaction between thermal mechanical aerodynamic and manufacturing effects on component clearances.
• Established project management skills including planning prioritization and execution of assigned deliverables.
• Ability to document technical work clearly and consistently including analysis assumptions methods findings and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to provide informal guidance to new team members.
• Demonstrated interest in innovation continuous improvement and Lean practices.
• Experience with engineering analysis tools data interpretation and design review processes is preferred.
• Strong customer and product mindset with a focus on quality operability and timely execution.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and execute technical work with minimal support.

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