Job Description

Title: Mechanical Design Engineer III – Gas Turbine
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Openings: 3
Work Model: 2 Remote | 1 On-Site (South Carolina)
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: $55/hour (W2) + Benefits
Hours: 40 hours/week
Project: Gas Turbine

Position Overview

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer III to support gas turbine rotor design and analysis activities for a one-year contract engagement. This role requires strong experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and cross-functional engineering collaboration within turbine or heavy rotating equipment environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute 2D and 3D finite element analyses (FEA) of gas turbine rotor components using Ansys

• Perform post-processing analyses including:

  • Low Cycle Fatigue (LCF) crack initiation and propagation

  • Bolted joint behavior and strength evaluations

  • Structural integrity assessments

• Retrieve and manage CAD models from PLM systems

• Modify and develop CAD models using Siemens NX

• Support design changes, defect evaluation, and root cause investigations

• Document and summarize analytical results with clear engineering justifications

• Support automation of repetitive engineering tasks using Python (as needed)

• Present technical findings during routine project review meetings

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)

• 6+ years of relevant mechanical design and analysis experience

• Hands-on experience with Ansys for structural and rotor FEA

• Strong proficiency in Siemens NX

• Experience with fatigue analysis, bolted joint design, and rotating equipment

• Ability to independently lead design tasks and provide technical direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in gas turbine or heavy industrial equipment design

• Familiarity with PLM systems

• Working knowledge of Python for automation