Workshop Engineer (Turbomachinery)

Overview & Responsibilities

Workshop Engineer (Turbomachinery)

Job Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Project Oversight: Independently plan, budget, schedule, and direct the execution of technical projects, major applications, and tests.
• Objective Alignment: Ensure all projects meet established objectives within allocated time, cost, and resource constraints.
• Systems Improvement: Complete designated analytical, experimental, and application programs aimed at product/systems improvement, development, and cost reduction.
• Documentation: Expand and improve design information procedures and practices, issuing all applicable technical documentation.

Technical Analysis & Design Approval

• Design Control: Review and approve design layouts and associated manufacturing drawings for all assigned projects and shop orders.
• Complex Calculations: Perform advanced calculations using both analytical and computer-based methods (including finite-element analysis (FEA) and solids modeling).
• Programming & Modeling: Utilize and/or develop computer programs to resolve engineering problems, including commercial software and self-designed programs (e.g., FORTRAN, BASIC, C++).
• Analysis Discernment: Discern when to apply basic versus detailed analyses for various engineering challenges.

Innovation & Strategic Contribution

• Technical Innovation: Provide original ideas and innovation; collaborate with the corporate patent department on new ideas and patent applications.
• Knowledge Sharing: Occasionally submit technical papers for publication and provide regular status updates and reports to supervision.
• Competitive Intelligence: Institute new programs based on state-of-the-art technology and application processes to maintain market competitiveness.
• Strategy Alignment: Maintain a deep understanding of company objectives, strategic plans, and technical roadmaps as they apply to products and systems.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Consultative Expertise: Provide technical guidance to Application and Materials Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Service, and Associate Plants.
• Personnel Development: Provide technical leadership and assist in the development of personnel within your assigned discipline.
• Inter-departmental Coordination: Coordinate and follow up on activities across different departments to ensure proper phasing and timing of common objectives.
• Team Participation: Active participation in Product Management Team activities as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• The ideal candidate must possess a strong engineering foundation and the ability to work independently on high-stakes technical assignments.
• Technical Expertise: * Mastery of turbomachinery engineering principles (turbines, compressors, pumps).
• + Advanced proficiency in Finite-Element Analysis (FEA) and solids modeling.
• + Proficiency in programming languages such as FORTRAN, BASIC, or C++ for engineering problem resolution.
• Professional Capabilities:
• + Proven ability to independently plan and manage project budgets and schedules.
• + Strong aptitude for innovation, with the ability to generate patentable ideas or publish technical papers.
• + High-level analytical skills to resolve complex engineering problems.
• Soft Skills:
• + Leadership qualities with an interest in developing and mentoring others.
• + Excellent communication skills to provide technical expertise to diverse departments (Sales, Purchasing, Production, etc.).
• + A proactive approach to productivity and quality improvements.
• Requirements:
• + Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline).
• + Significant experience in a mechanical manufacturing or service workshop environment.
• + Commitment to ongoing career development and staying current with industry technology.

Base Location & Work Schedule