Aero Equipment ITR Lead Mechanical Engineer

• Lead engineering activities from proposal development through project execution.

• Own the technical execution of assigned customer projects, including project-specific solutions, product configurations, customizations, Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy, and engineering deliverables.

• Lead technical and design reviews with Chief Engineers and other technical stakeholders.

• Make sound engineering decisions within the assigned scope and drive resolution of complex cross-functional technical issues.

• Identify technical risks and drive appropriate mitigation actions throughout project execution.

• Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers supporting assigned projects.

• Serve as a key technical interface with customers, providing technical clarification and driving resolution of project-specific engineering issues.

• Represent engineering in customer kick-off meetings, technical reviews, project milestones, and project handovers.

• Partner with Project Management, Installation, Service, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support successful project execution.

• Develop and review BOMs, customer drawings, engineering changes, supplier specifications, and project documentation.

• Support manufacturing and testing teams in resolving project-specific technical issues.

• Review supplier designs and technical documentation against project requirements and Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) criteria.

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and product requirements.

• Coordinate engineering changes and technical solutions across relevant engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and project functions.

• Identify and implement engineering opportunities for cost reduction, parts utilization, standardization, and simplification.

• Capture and share engineering knowledge, lessons learned, and reusable technical solutions, including identification of potential intellectual-property opportunities where applicable.

• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standard work.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering/technical discipline.

• Significant relevant engineering experience demonstrating increasing technical responsibility in areas such as project engineering, product design, manufacturing engineering, configuration management, or Bill of Material (BOM) development.

• Proven experience with power generation, rotating equipment, packaged equipment, or comparable complex industrial systems.

• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing engineering, including technical clarification, project execution, and coordination across multiple engineering and business functions.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage technical activities, make sound engineering decisions, and resolve complex technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical topics effectively with customers, suppliers, manufacturing teams, and engineering stakeholders.

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: gas turbine or rotating equipment packages, power augmentation, installation and foundations, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lubrication systems, auxiliary systems, mechanical systems, or Balance of Plant equipment.

• Good knowledge of applicable engineering codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and product compliance processes.

• Experience supporting complex power generation or industrial equipment through engineering, manufacturing, packaging, installation, commissioning, or project execution.

• Demonstrated Lean mindset and experience applying continuous-improvement principles to simplify processes, improve quality, or reduce cost.

• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to assess technical risks and develop practical solutions.

• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, project management, suppliers, and customers.