Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Pay Range: $52.41hr - $57.41hr

Job Overview:

As a member of the Design Liaison Engineering (DLE) team, the candidate will be an active contributor to the Gas Turbine Engineering (GTE) organization, providing design engineering support to global supply chain partners. The team is essential for maintaining high technical rigor to ensure product quality is not compromised while working with a sense of urgency to drive customer fulfillment. As a DLE Engineer, the candidate will provide technical ownership of various types of gas turbine flow path hardware such as blades, stators, vanes, heat shields, variable guide vanes, and linkage assemblies. The successful candidate will analyze and disposition hardware deviations, oversee second source supplier qualifications, participate in lean initiatives to reduce costs, scrap, and non-conformances, and own specific redesign efforts through engineering drawing revisions. This hands-on role requires collaboration with engineering teams, suppliers, and factories to ensure hardware quality and fulfillment while solving manufacturing challenges for complex gas turbine components and assemblies.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to collaborate in a cross functional global organization.
• Ability to rapidly shift day to day priorities based on emerging business needs.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college or relevant experience equivalent to that degree.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, methods, materials, and coatings.
• Humble, open-minded, self-motivated, and a continuous learner.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials.

Nice To Have:

• Experience with manufacturing processes such as precision forging, investment casting, machining (milling, drilling, turning, EDM), coating, shot peening, inspection, fixturing, etc.
• Familiar with Ansys, NX, and other analytical tools.
• Previous non-conformance dispositioning experience of deviating hardware by applying mechanical engineering assessments.
• Relevant experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery, specifically flow path components.

Responsibilities:

• Leverage analytical tools to analyze and deliver solutions for deviant hardware and provide design support to prevent repeat incidents.
• Own hardware redesign efforts by revising drawings to enhance manufacturability.
• Act as technical focal for qualifications of new processes/changes, and second source suppliers.
• Conduct technical reviews of design tasks and help assess risks at the component, assembly, and system levels.
• Follow standard work and design templates for common issues and contribute to the improvement of design and manufacturing processes or methods.
• Ensure adherence to technical standards in design activities, maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Apply basic knowledge of gas turbine design to support improvements in part functionality and cost reduction.
• Foster a positive work environment, supporting a culture of quality and urgency in collaboration with the supply chain team.

Benefits:

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer : Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.

As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.