7FA Gas Turbine Rotor Repair Engineer

Mechanical Dynamics & Analysis•St. Louis, MO

14h•Onsite

About The Position

MD&A is seeking a shop-facing 7FA Gas Turbine Rotor Repair Engineer to support and drive rotor repair engineering from intake through final release. This role converts inspection findings into a controlled repair scope and drives clean execution through clear work instructions, inspection plans, and real-time technical support to Operations. Level is determined by experience and demonstrated ownership of repair methodology decisions (L2) versus execution with guided methodology application (L1) .

Requirements

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (or related) or equivalent technical experience.
3+ years in 7FA turbine repair, rotating equipment repair, manufacturing engineering, or shop-facing mechanical engineering.
5+ years in 7FA turbine/rotor repair engineering or rotating equipment repair with shop execution support.
Ability to read drawings/prints, work with measurement data, and interpret inspection/NDE outputs.
Comfortable being on the shop floor, partnering with Operations/Machining/Welding/NDE, and driving technical items to closure.
Proven ownership of repair methodology decisions and job documentation through final release (not analysis-only).

Responsibilities

Lead or support rotor repair engineering scope from intake through final technical release, including evaluation, repair planning, routing, execution support, and closure documentation.
Translate dimensional, NDE, and inspection results into repair scopes, acceptance criteria, and hold points.
Select, apply, and refine repair methodologies based on damage mechanism, risk, schedule, and customer requirements (L2 owns final decisions).
Create, revise, and maintain job documentation including work instructions, routings, inspection plans, measurement requirements, and technical reports.
Provide real-time technical support on the shop floor; partner with Operations, Machining, Welding, and NDE to remove blockers and keep work moving.
Support NCR/MRB dispositions and structured problem-solving, including RCA/CAPA as needed to prevent repeat issues.
Participate in customer technical reviews and pre-job meetings; provide onsite/field support when required.
Drive lessons learned and standard work to reduce cycle time, rework, and variation.
Assist in tooling and process planning, shop growth initiatives, and technician mentorship as required by company goals.

Benefits

Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contribution)
Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
Protection: Company-paid life insurance + disability coverage
Time off: Paid time off + paid holidays
Retirement: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + ID theft protection
Wellness & safety perks: On-site ART (Active Release Techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
Pay add-ons (as applicable): Overtime opportunity, shift/lead differential, travel pay
Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
Recognition: Seasonal company sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A
Industry stability: Essential power generation work with long-term demand