Senior Mechanical Engineer

Air Relief, established in 1985, is the largest global OEM aftermarket supplier of centrifugal air compressor parts and service. We offer comprehensive repairs, parts, and upgrades for leading brands including Ingersoll-Rand, Centac, Cameron, and Cooper. Our design-enhanced aftermarket products include Turbo Logix System Controllers, Inlet Guide Vanes, Cen Lube compressor lubricant, and coolers. With an OSHA-certified, OEM-trained service team, we serve customers worldwide with an extensive inventory of OEM equivalent compressor cores and parts.

Air Relief, established in 1985, is the largest global OEM aftermarket supplier of centrifugal air compressor parts and service. We offer comprehensive repairs, parts, and upgrades for leading brands including Ingersoll-Rand, Centac, Cameron, and Cooper. Our design-enhanced aftermarket products include Turbo Logix System Controllers, Inlet Guide Vanes, Cen Lube compressor lubricant, and coolers. With an OSHA-certified, OEM-trained service team, we serve customers worldwide with an extensive inventory of OEM equivalent compressor cores and parts.

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We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in centrifugal compressor design, repair, and analysis. You will lead the analysis and recommend repairs for various manufacturers’ multi-stage centrifugal air compressors based on field data and disassembled components in the shop. This role spans the entire product lifecycle, from the aerodynamic, rotating assembly, and structural components to testing and manufacturing support.

• Lead Design:
  Own the mechanical design of centrifugal compressors, impellers, casings, and rotor dynamics systems.
• Vibration Analysis:
  Coordinate acquisition and analysis of spectral vibration data acquired from machinery at customer job sites.
• Component Selection:
  Specify bearings, seals, couplings, and compressor skid materials suitable for high-speed rotating applications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with manufacturing teams (internal and 3rd-party) to optimize designs for production and assembly.
• Testing & Validation:
  Define test plans, oversee prototype testing, and analyze experimental data to refine designs.
• Mentorship:
  Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in mechanical design, with a strong focus on high-speed rotating equipment or turbo machinery.
• Specialization:
  Proven expertise in centrifugal compressor design, aerodynamic interfaces, and rotor dynamics.
• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Solid Works), Geomagic DesignX modeling software, and Prophet
  21 business system software.
• GD&T Expertise:
  Deep understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.

• Master’s degree with a turbo machinery focus.
• ISO or ASNT vibration analysis certification - CAT II or III
• Experience in a small-scale manufacturing or job-shop environment.
• Knowledge of API standards (e.g., API 617) for centrifugal compressors.
• Knowledge and use of coordinate measuring machines for component dimensional checks.

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