Configuration Engineer II

Mitsubishi•Belle Isle, FL

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

The “Engineer II, Configuration” (or “Configuration Engineer II”) position is a mid-level (intermediate) engineering role responsible for clarifying, defining, maintaining, consolidating, and optimizing the configurations of “parts” (i.e., components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and/or kits) of gas turbines (GTs), steam turbines (STs), and related auxiliaries to facilitate the reliable and effective service operations of existing and future power generation facilities. This includes—but is not limited to—continuously developing and maintaining the engineering databases, system interfaces, data exchange architecture, business process coordination, and other systems, processes, and improvements necessary to provide and maintain an effective and comprehensive understanding and knowledge base regarding the expanding fleet of GTs and STs sold and/or serviced by Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (MPW-A). Additionally, this role is responsible for rapidly responding to and supporting incoming customer requests for the quotation and/or purchase of GT, ST, and/or auxiliary (AUX) parts by clarifying/identifying/assigning their respective MPW-A part numbers, as well as ensuring that each such part has sufficient engineering definition available for Sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturers. As an intermediate position, this role also provides occasional opportunities for leading/managing various “special projects”, as well as onboarding and developing less-experienced (typically “Engineer I, Configuration”) team members through a variety of methods and formats, such as: providing training (one-on-one and in group sessions); hosting on-the-job shadowing sessions; writing/reviewing work instructions; creating/presenting/recording presentations; and/or reviewing/approving other team members' tasking and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree(s) in Mechanical and/or Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university, AND a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in engineering field(s)/role(s) directly relevant to this position.
Strong proficiency/fluency in all of the following English language skills are required: ability to verbally and digitally (via typing/text/etc.) communicate effectively with coworkers, management/leadership, and other members of the organization; ability to accurately read/hear, interpret, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, reports, engineering drawings/specifications, and other technical documentation in a timely manner; ability to write professional business correspondence (including, but not limited to: e-mails; reports; meeting minutes; work instructions; and formal engineering dispositions); and ability to effectively present information (including highly technical content) in one-on-one and group situations to other employees of the organization.
Ability to perform necessary calculations to satisfy job requirements (typically not exceeding the scope of college-level precalculus and statistics courses).
Ability to accurately adhere to provided instructions and expectations, as well as (when appropriate) make judgment decisions based on specifications, technical requirements, and other applicable resources/guidelines.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of (and familiarity/competence with) all of the following: Internet-browsing software; spreadsheet software; word-processing software; e-mail software; instant-messaging software; PDF-editing software; presentation software; file-sharing software; data-visualization software; PLM software; ERP software; CRM software; and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software.
Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, type, talk, and hear.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
MPW-A supports 24/7/365 service operations for internal and external customers with a mission of providing reliable and excellent customer service, as needed; all employees shall adhere to this mission.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, familiarity, and/or direct experience regarding any/all of the following area(s) is strongly preferred: configuration engineering (i.e., configuration management); configuration control (i.e., change management); systems engineering; combined-cycle power plants; gas turbines (preferably heavy-duty); steam turbines (preferably industrial); manufacturing engineering; industrial manufacturing; fabrication/machining; engineering drawings (particularly 2D, including hand-drawn), specifications, procedures, CAD (2D and/or 3D), bills of material (BoMs), parts lists, and/or work instructions; materials science and engineering; Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software (particularly PTC Windchill); Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (particularly SAP ERP); and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365).
Though not required, additional proficiency/fluency in Japanese language skills (particularly a working knowledge of technical/engineering Japanese vocabulary, especially regarding manufacturing and/or the power-generation industry) is highly desirable.
Particularly, experience with any/all of the following software is highly desirable: Microsoft Windows; Microsoft Edge; Google Chrome; Microsoft Excel (especially advanced proficiency with in-built formulas/functionality, VBA, macros, and/or dealing with very large/complex/interconnected/multiuser workbooks and spreadsheets); Microsoft Word; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Teams; Microsoft PowerPoint; Microsoft Visio; Microsoft Power BI; Microsoft OneNote; Microsoft Lists; Microsoft OneDrive; Microsoft SharePoint; Microsoft Copilot; Adobe Acrobat; Citrix Workspace; PTC Windchill (and/or Windchill+); SAP ERP; Microsoft Dynamics 365; Oracle Primavera P6 Professional; PTC Creo Parametric (and/or Creo View); Autodesk AutoCAD; PTC Arbortext (and/or ISODraw); and/or HxGN SDx.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, summarize, and understand business requirements and accordingly develop configuration specifications (including design BoMs, service BoMs, parts catalogs, and quotable/procurable part definitions) to accurately document GT, ST, and AUX configurations at their various lifecycle states, including as-built assembly configurations and ongoing maintenance configurations (e.g., after each outage).
Review and recommend changes to configuration management processes, develop process improvements to automate and streamline these processes, and suggest environment modifications to support system needs.
Provide technical support for system design, testing, and implementation activities to support ongoing part consolidation efforts within MPW-A. Identify shortcomings and missed information that result in business inefficiencies. Apply the principles from industry best practices and remain current on industry and technical skills in the areas of configuration management.
Collect and consolidate corporate baseline of GT, ST, and AUX installations supported by MPW-A. Study the aspects of equipment interchangeability and upgrade planning. Develop process improvements that support both the business and engineering teams in rapid access to accurate and current information regarding installation configurations.
Rapidly (often within hours or days) respond to and support daily incoming transactional/LTSA customer requests for quoting/ordering GT, ST, and/or AUX parts, primarily via part clarification, part definition, and/or part publishing (i.e., from PLM system to ERP system).
As needed, remotely (via company-issued smartphone and laptop) provide rapid same-day “on-call” support outside of regular business hours (generally including nights, weekends, and holidays) when assigned in advance to do so via internally-maintained “on-call schedule/rotation” (typically for one continuous week, once every one to two months), in order to urgently support active planned/forced outages at customer sites physically serviced by MPW-A.
Assist with onboarding and developing less-experienced (typically “Engineer I, Configuration”) team members, including (but not limited to): providing training (one-on-one and/or in group sessions); hosting on-the-job shadowing sessions; writing/reviewing work instructions; creating/presenting/recording presentations; and/or reviewing/approving other team members' tasking and deliverables.
Occasionally propose and/or lead various “special projects” aimed at proactively improving the efficiency and quality of the team's processes and deliverables.
Support ISO 9001 audits and compliance efforts.
Limited overnight travel (typically less than 5% annually) by land and/or air, with some trips lasting one or more week(s).
Perform other such duties as may be required.
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures reporting all unsafe activities to Management and/or Human Resources.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Actively contributes to building a positive and collaborative team spirit.
Communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, as well as external parties.
Diligently protects all confidential information by not communicating it, disclosing it to, or using it for the benefit of third parties.
Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity at all times.