Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

Job Description SummaryStructures Lead Engineer in Compressor Module will participate in activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems related to Heavy Duty Gas Turbines. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components and impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. In this role the lead engineer is also expected to be engaged in customer, shop & field issues resolution, product cost out and design robustness improvement programs. He/She will utilize his/her experience or expertise to lead and solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and have ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals of GTES organization.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

- Lead & Execute the Structures components design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.

- Come out with the optimized configuration in terms of geometry/cost/performance/material etc. as per guidelines.

- Owns and solves business challenging programs, RCAs and supplier/manufacturing issue working independently/with team.

- Think beyond existing technical solution, evaluates technical options and owns the accountability of the selected path forward.

- Proactively collaborate with cross functional teams – HT, Aero, Mfg, Repair, PDE, services and system team for system level optimization.

- Collaborate with TL/controlled title holders/CE offices and ensure review rigor and attention to detail.

- Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures

- Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments

- Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues

- Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

- Share engineering information and promote open dialogue

- Knowledge of current products and determine design space for improvising the same.

- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

- Lead, Mentor EEDPs & Young engineers to be effective on execution & deliverables related to blade analysis.

-Lead design method and process improvements to enhance existing and/or develop new design templates to enable standard work.

Qualifications / Requirements

- B. Tech/M. Tech/M. E. in Mechanical with specialization in with excellent academic record.

- Minimum of 6 years of experience in Turbo Machinery components design experience or in a related engineering discipline.

- Strong analytical skills working independently and in a team. Experience of unique/high end analysis. 

- In-depth understanding of engineering technology and tools.

- Strong engineering problem solving capabilities.

Desired Characteristics

- Master's Degree in Engineering

- Process focused with the ability to assess and improve processes and work on methods

- Ability to effectively manage multiple project responsibilities

- Familiarity with life management, fatigue evaluations, high temperature calculations and mission analysis

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret engineering drawings & BOMs.

- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills

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