Senior Component Development Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Component Development Engineer leads the design and development of core components and subsystems for large diesel and natural gas engines used in power generation and industrial applications. The role is responsible for component architecture, analysis, validation, and production implementation, ensuring designs meet performance, durability, reliability, manufacturability, and cost objectives. The engineer applies systems engineering principles and robust design methods to develop and integrate systems and manage interfaces. The role also addresses system-level requirements, verifies that systems meet those requirements, and takes ownership of standardization reports and technical problem resolution. This full-time role is based in Aiken, South Carolina. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, a regional equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical design methodologies and understanding of cross-discipline engineering concepts, including manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, and product definition.
- Ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking to technical problems and make balanced decisions across technical and business parameters.
- Knowledge and experience of product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks.
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting global product development and supplier qualification activities.
- Knowledge of applicable engine regulations and certifications, such as EPA, CARB, and ISO.
- Project leadership or technical lead experience on new product development programs.
Responsibilities
- Apply understanding of gas turbine product operation, product systems, subsystems, and their interactions.
- Integrate and manage interfaces.
- Design systems using systems engineering principles and robust design tools and techniques to achieve optimum solutions at product and subsystem levels.
- Own and resolve technical problems, including root cause investigations, problem reports, Red Tops, Safety Alert Reports (SARs), Quality Concerns, Major Quality Investigations (MQIs), and Drawing Alteration Requests (DARs).
- Determine, manage, and flow down system-level requirements.
- Verify that systems meet requirements and own standardization reports.
Benefits
- Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
