Principal NPI Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Solar Turbines is seeking a motivated team member to work on New Product Introduction (NPI) using an agile development process. The Principal NPI Mechanical Engineer drives development and delivery of new turbomachinery products from concept through beneficial use. The role leads mechanical design efforts, evaluates and refines design solutions, and ensures products are safe, high-quality, and cost-effective. It calls for strong analytical skills, hands-on engineering expertise, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires working onsite five days a week. Partial relocation assistance may be offered. Visa sponsorship is not available. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 10 or more years of engineering experience.
- Strong foundation in structural mechanics and mechanical design principles.
- Proficiency with CAD tools such as Creo and PLM systems such as Windchill.
- Experience with engineering analysis tools, including FEA and/or CFD.
- Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and GD&T.
- Familiarity with Agile development processes.
- Experience performing stress, torsional, or lifting analyses.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with gas turbine systems and their operation.
- Advanced proficiency with analysis tools such as ANSYS, RISA, and STAR-CCM+.
- Experience with Ansys SpaceClaim and configurable/linked data structures.
- Knowledge of the Agile/Scrum process.
Responsibilities
- Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable design requirements and engineering solutions.
- Develop innovative design concepts, perform trade studies, and execute detailed mechanical design, including 3D modeling and drawings.
- Perform structural, torsional, lifting, and CFD engineering analyses to validate designs and ensure performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and product documentation to support accurate manufacturing and product traceability.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and quality, and support procurement, fabrication, and first-article builds.
- Investigate field issues, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement through corrective actions, design reviews, and technical presentations.
- Optimize subsequent designs for manufacturability, durability, quality, and cost.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Health Lifestyle Programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Career development.
- Incentive bonus.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Adoption benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Partial relocation assistance may be offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
