Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer – Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path

Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: September 30, 2026 – September 28, 2027
Number of Positions: 1
Rate: $55 - $70 W2 

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer IV with a strong background in gas turbine hot gas path (HGP) design, structural analysis, and engineering services.

This role will support the reliability and availability of a global gas turbine fleet, with a primary focus on advanced engineering analysis, component lifing, dynamic evaluation, and technical problem solving. The successful candidate will act as a technical expert, using analytical methods and data-driven decision-making to evaluate turbine hardware and support field engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate gas turbine components under complex thermal and mechanical loading conditions.
• Conduct component lifing analyses, including:
  • Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF)
  • High Cycle Fatigue (HCF)
  • Creep
  • Oxidation
  • Fracture mechanics
• Perform structural, modal, and forced response analyses to evaluate component integrity and dynamic behavior.
• Develop and interpret Campbell diagrams and other analytical outputs to characterize turbine component dynamic performance.
• Provide technical support for urgent engineering requests from field and service teams.
• Support and/or lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify failure mechanisms and develop long-term corrective solutions.
• Translate complex engineering analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Present technical findings during design reviews and engineering meetings.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical teams located globally.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles, including dimensional stack-ups and tolerance analysis.
• Utilize PLM/configuration management systems to maintain engineering documentation and component configurations.
• Support engineering activities within a services-focused environment, responding to operational and field-driven technical challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant engineering design/analysis experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on Ansys Mechanical / FEA experience.
• 3+ years of NX CAD experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, structural analysis, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and dimensional stack-ups.
• Experience with PLM and/or Teamcenter configuration management systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex thermal and mechanical loading conditions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global, remote engineering teams.
• Must be a U.S. Person eligible to access export-controlled technical information and materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Previous experience supporting or leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Experience with gas turbine hot gas path components or other high-temperature rotating equipment.
• Experience with LCF/HCF, creep, oxidation, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with modal and forced response analysis and Campbell diagrams.
• Previous experience working in an engineering services or field-support environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a senior mechanical engineer who combines strong FEA and mechanical design expertise with the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues and communicate technical conclusions effectively. Experience supporting operating equipment, field engineering teams, or engineering services environments is highly valuable.

This position is particularly well suited to engineers with backgrounds in gas turbines, turbomachinery, aerospace, rotating equipment, or other high-temperature mechanical systems.