Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview

Mechanical engineer supporting gas turbine assembly, design, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• technical review
• cad modeling
• fea analysis
• factory testing
• assembly support
• lean improvement

Tasks

This role will primarily support the Greenville, South Carolina factory, focusing on machining, assembly, and integration of components that make up a gas turbine (GT). The engineer will deliver high-quality, practical solutions to manufacturing challenges and will play a key role in defect reduction, qualifications, nonconformance analysis, and continuous process improvement. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support for unit assembly operations involving gas turbines. -Conduct technical reviews and risk assessments for component, assembly, and system-level designs. -Perform hand calculations, CAD modeling, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to support hardware dispositions, redesigns, and drawing revisions for improved manufacturability. -Support factory testing initiatives, including the review of inspection and test results. -Provide design and engineering support for assembly operations to address deviant hardware, prevent repeat issues, and improve manufacturing quality. -Develop innovative solutions to assembly, design, and manufacturing challenges. -Evaluate assembly-level clearances across the entire gas turbine. -Maintain technical rigor, accuracy, and consistency across all design and post-design activities. -Drive improvements to engineering methods, design standards, and manufacturing processes using Lean principles. -Collaborate closely with supply chain, quality, and cross-functional engineering teams to ensure design integrity and production excellence. -Apply standard work processes and develop design templates to address recurring technical issues.

Requirements

• cad
• fea
• mechanical degree
• 2 years
• analytical
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. -Knowledge of applicable industry standards and best practices. -Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience (industry agnostic) -Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. -Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.

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About Spencer Ogden

-Rapid growth led to first U.S. office in Houston in 2011, followed by expansion across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. -Serves full project lifecycles—from oil & gas and nuclear to power generation and renewable energy staffing. -Operates with over a dozen offices globally, including major hubs like New York, Singapore, Dubai, and Perth. -Recognized for unique office spaces, such as the Houston HQ repurposed from a nightclub with retro-British flair and open layouts. -Delivers talent to niche sectors such as nuclear, smart energy, mining, marine, rail, and built environment.

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