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Responsibilities/Description:
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To direct or perform the design and development of gas turbine products and components of existing and new designs within the guidelines for turbomachinery product design that will meet industry and contractual requirements at the most efficient cost.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES, SCOPE & DIMENSIONS< AND PROBLEM SOLVING:

Conduct studies and investigations to determine feasibility of designs associated with the application of gas turbines.
Define product design requirements in accordance with contract requirements, including computation of performance.
Analyze test results to evaluate and determine performance, design qualities, and operating deficiencies for the product.
Develop standard performance curves and calculation procedures to assist marketing in quoting products.
Coordinate with Core Engineering and Performance Engineering to assure contractual requirements are met.
Conduct product improvement programs toward minimizing costs, improving performance and promoting standardization.
Investigate field problems and provide corrective action in terms of component redesign, revised operating procedures or maintenance practices.
Develop computer programs required to support and analyze design concepts with respect to performance and mechanical design.
Investigate manufacturing deviations and provide corrective action.
May supervise and direct subordinates, product design engineers and/or technicians in the design and modification of components for gas turbines.
KNOWLEDGE: Independently performs assignments that require a thorough knowledge of thermodynamics, machine design, metallurgy, installation, operation and application of gas turbine or related industry required.

Qualifications:
FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aero engineering discipline and 3+ years experience in the gas turbine, compressor, or related industry required.

Job Specific Responsibilities/Qualifications:
3+ years experience in the gas turbine, compressor, or related industry required

     BS in Mechanical Engineering