Mechanical Design Engineer

Ian Martin - Hartford, VT

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Hartford, VT

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and developing new mechanical systems, particularly in the turbomachinery domain. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for high-performance mechanical systems, focusing on rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors, and pumps.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components in the turbomachinery domain using CAD software.
• Apply design for manufacturability and assembly principles to ensure product viability.
• Construct Free Body Diagrams and perform hand calculations for stress, strain, and thermal growth.
• Review structural analyses on components and assemblies to ensure application requirements are met.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Support design validation and product development through testing and data analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product development from concept to production.
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation including design specifications and test procedures.
• Assist with Root Cause investigations to diagnose machinery issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development, preferably in turbomachinery.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.
• Experience with detailed bills of material creation and maintenance.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management system.
• Strong background in mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with FEA tools for stress, modal, harmonic, and thermal analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in turbomachinery design or rotating equipment.
• Experience with aftermarket support of turbomachinery.
• Proficient with CAE analysis software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Experience with rotordynamic analysis.
• Experience with CFD analysis of internal flows and turbomachinery.
• Proficient with CAD Data Management tools (e.g., SolidWorks PDM, Teamcenter).
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
• Experience developing quality and change management systems.
• Experience with manufacturing resource planning system implementation.
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) and ESOP
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in the turbomachinery industry