Senior Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry? PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a talented and experienced Sr Advanced Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Pay Rate: $75.00/hr

Position Overview

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Sr. Advanced Mechanical Engineer to support production, supplier transition, quality, and value engineering initiatives for gas turbine engine Fan Components (FanC). This role requires strong analytical expertise, engineering judgment, and hands-on experience with engine design, manufacturing, and finite element analysis.

The successful candidate will evaluate components and systems, support design changes, perform engineering analyses, and provide technical leadership across aerospace manufacturing and supplier development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering evaluations on gas turbine engine FanC components and systems.
• Support production, supplier transition, and value engineering initiatives.
• Review and support:
  • FAIRs
  • RMRAs
  • Quality Notifications (QNs)
  • Design Change Requests (ECNs, EMAs, Deviation Waivers)
  • Supplier substantiation documentation (ESA, STICS, STR, FTR, SCS)
• Conduct:
  • Thermal Analysis
  • Stress Analysis
  • Modal Analysis
  • Fatigue Analysis
  • Vibration Analysis
  • Deflection and Life Evaluations
• Perform 3D Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Collaborate with local and global engineering teams.
• Create Statements of Work (SOWs) and review engineering analysis outputs.
• Support manufacturing, suppliers, customers, and Chief Engineers with technical problem-solving.
• Drive process improvements that reduce manufacturing costs and cycle times.
• Support Agile development and engineering transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience performing engineering analysis in aerospace or related industries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Gas turbine engine industry experience.
• System-level understanding of gas turbine engines and APUs.
• Strong GD&T and drawing interpretation skills.
• Experience with:
  • CAD modeling
  • ANSYS or equivalent FEA tools
  • Structured Light Scanning (GOM)
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes:
  • Casting
  • Machining
  • Welding
  • Heat Treatment
• Experience with:
  • Supplier qualification and substantiation
  • Quality investigations
  • Design change processes
  • Fatigue and stress analysis

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong gas turbine engine analysis experience.
• Advanced FEA and engineering calculation skills.
• Expertise in GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Aerospace manufacturing knowledge.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile environments.
• Strong technical problem-solving and leadership abilities.

Why Join Us?

• $75.00/hr pay rate
• Opportunity to support advanced aerospace propulsion programs
• High-impact engineering role with exposure to production, suppliers, and design organizations
• Work on complex gas turbine engine components and systems
• Collaborative environment with global engineering teams
• Opportunity to influence product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and design excellence

Apply Today!

If you have experience in gas turbine engines, FEA, CAD, GD&T, aerospace manufacturing, and engineering analysis , we'd love to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Sr. Advanced Engineer and help drive innovation, quality, and performance across next-generation aerospace propulsion systems.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.   

 

Pay Details: $75.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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