Design Liaison Engineer – Gas Turbine Hot Gas Path

Power the Future of Global Energy

Make an Impact Where Engineering Meets Manufacturing

PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a Design Liaison Engineer to support a world‑class client at the forefront of the global energy industry. In this onsite role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring the quality, performance, and manufacturability of advanced gas turbine hot gas path components that help electrify and decarbonize the world.

If you’re a mechanical engineer who thrives in hands‑on, fast‑paced environments and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, this is your opportunity to influence products that power communities across the globe.

Location: Onsite in Greenville, SC

Schedule: 1st Shift (7:00–4:00 / 7:30–4:30 / 8:00–5:00 / 8:30–5:30)

Pay Rate: $61.71/hour

About the Role

As part of the Design Liaison Engineering (DLE) team, you’ll provide direct mechanical engineering support to global supply chain partners and manufacturing facilities. Working within the Annular Hot Gas Path team, you’ll analyze and disposition hardware deviations, collaborate closely with suppliers and factories, and drive design improvements that enhance quality, cost, and manufacturability.

This role offers meaningful technical ownership, real‑world problem solving, and daily collaboration with cross‑functional engineering teams on highly complex rotating machinery.

⚙️ What You’ll Do Day to Day

• Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to resolve manufacturing issues on gas turbine hot gas path hardware (blades, nozzles, heat shields, and more).

• Analyze and disposition deviant hardware, delivering sound engineering assessments and long‑term solutions.

• Lead hardware redesign efforts, revising drawings to improve manufacturability and prevent repeat issues.

• Serve as a technical focal point for qualifying new processes, design changes, and second‑source suppliers.

• Conduct technical design reviews and support risk assessments at the component, assembly, and system levels.

• Follow established design standards and templates, while contributing ideas to improve engineering and manufacturing processes.

• Ensure adherence to technical standards, maintaining high levels of quality and accuracy.

• Apply gas turbine design knowledge to support functional improvements and cost reduction initiatives.

• Foster a collaborative, positive work environment that values quality, urgency, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
  (or equivalent relevant experience)

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, cross‑functional organization

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to rapidly shift priorities based on evolving business needs

• Working knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and bills of materials

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, methods, and coatings

• A mindset that is humble, open‑minded, self‑motivated, and eager to learn

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non‑conformance dispositioning and deviation analysis

• Familiarity with ANSYS, NX, or similar analytical tools

• Prior mechanical engineering experience designing gas turbine hardware or similar rotating machinery

• Exposure to hot gas path components and high‑temperature applications

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting‑edge energy technology that supports a more sustainable and electrified future

• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers around the world

• Gain hands‑on experience solving complex, real‑world engineering challenges

• Enjoy a supportive, inclusive culture that values quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

• Competitive pay ($61.71/hour) and stable first‑shift schedules

• Be onsite where the work happens—see the direct impact of your engineering decisions

️ Work Environment & Schedule

• Onsite role

• First shift options: 7:00–4:00, 7:30–4:30, 8:00–5:00, or 8:30–5:30

• PPE required as appropriate (safety vest, steel‑toe shoes/boots)

Ready to Shape the Future of Energy?

If you’re ready to apply your mechanical engineering expertise to meaningful, high‑impact work in the global energy sector, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in powering innovation, reliability, and sustainability worldwide.

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