Experienced Engineer – Power Generation Components

MD&A • Clifton Park, NY

23h

About The Position

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis, LLC (MD&A) is seeking an Experienced Engineer for its Parts Division at the Clifton Park, New York facility. The role focuses on reverse engineering power generation components and using collected data to support continuous improvement and business growth. The engineer uses and develops fluency in reverse-engineering tools, equipment, and software, and uses 3D CAD to create manufacturing models and drawings.

The position reviews and dispositions supplier and MD&A manufacturing deviation requests before and during manufacturing, supports development and field validation of new products and processes, and leads continuous-improvement and status-update meetings. It involves daily collaboration with Sales, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations, as well as communication with managers and customers. The engineer manages multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

The role may require support for emergent work at nights and on weekends during outage season. Travel may be up to 10% to MD&A shops in Ohio and Saint Louis and to domestic and international power plant sites as needed. The work environment includes industrial power plant sites, repair shops, and offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, or a similar discipline.
• At least 3 years of design, manufacturing, and project management experience in power generation or an industrial industry involving turbine product service and parts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and across functional areas with little guidance.
• Ability to apply technical and project management experience to identify, analyze, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership beyond assigned responsibilities to support business objectives.
• Knowledge of power-industry design processes.
• Detailed knowledge and proficiency in engineering design, reverse-engineering and drafting practices, and material analysis.

Nice To Haves

• CAD capability.
• Experience reverse engineering mechanical components through measurement and analysis and creating manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with Siemens NX.
• Experience with Polyworks.
• Experience with Geomagic Design X.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reverse engineering of power generation components, manage and analyze collected data, and use insights to support continuous improvement and business growth.
• Use and develop fluency in reverse-engineering tools, equipment, and associated software.
• Use 3D CAD tools to create manufacturing models and drawings.
• Review and disposition supplier and MD&A manufacturing deviation requests before and during the manufacturing process.
• Lead continuous-improvement and status-update meetings to promote cross-organizational collaboration.
• Support the development and field validation of new products and processes.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Establish and develop effective communication with functional areas, managers, and customers across the MD&A Parts Division.
• Collaborate daily with Sales, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations to support engineering, production, and customer-driven initiatives.
• Prioritize and manage multiple reverse-engineering projects in a fast-paced environment with changing business priorities.
• Support emergent work items during nights and weekends, as required throughout outage season.
• Travel up to 10% to MD&A Parts shops in Ohio and Saint Louis and to domestic and international power plant sites as needed.

Benefits

• Structured onboarding and mentoring program, including technical training, engineering standards training, and career development opportunities.
• Defined engineering career path with progression opportunities from Engineer to Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Principal Engineer.
• Full-range benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level