Gas Turbine Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

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This position is part of the new product compressor mechanical design group focusing on the compressor module of the gas turbine engine. This position is responsible for the design and development of engine hardware spanning the rotor, blades, variable guide vanes, fixed stator vanes, cases and air inlet module.

The role supports all phases of the product development lifecycle, including conceptual and detailed design, engineering analysis, development builds, and engine and component test support. Responsibilities also include participation in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, root cause investigations, design refinement and re-design efforts, and the implementation of process improvements. Success in this role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test organizations.

Responsibilities

• Creates new designs and resolves manufacturing or operational issues, for complex components and systems. Ensuring design acceptance, manufacturing producibility, and validation. Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Applying and developing new technologies and process improvements to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Define and implement engineering procedures to make the product or process more reliable, efficient and cost-effective. Understanding functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.
• Leading collaboration with all functional areas to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the enterprise partners and customers.

Degree and Experience Requirement

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5-10 years experience in similar engineering field

Skills

• Design Engineering:
  Knowledge of designing and engineering products and systems; ability to use principles of mathematics, science, and engineering to develop, analyze, and improve product or system specifications, functionality, and performance.
• Product Design and Development:
  Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
• Managing Multiple Priorities:
  Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communication:
  Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Technical Excellence:
  Knowledge of gas turbine fundamentals; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Summary Pay Range:

$ - $

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.