Gas Turbine Senior Mechanical Engineer (7FA)

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC (MD&A), a world-class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a senior-level Gas Turbine Mechanical Engineer who wants to drive high-impact repair work in a fast-moving shop environment.

The Repairs Division is seeking a Senior Gas Turbine Mechanical Engineer (7FA focus) to provide technical leadership across gas turbine repair scopes, bridging engineering, operations, and the shop floor. This role owns technical decision-making, mentors engineers, and ensures repair execution aligns with quality, schedule, and customer requirements. The work spans troubleshooting, repair engineering, process improvement, documentation discipline, and cross-functional leadership from quote-through-close.

Duties & Responsibilities (include but not limited to)

• Serve as the technical lead for gas turbine repair work scopes, with deep focus on GE 7FA hardware and repair methodologies.
• Translate customer requirements into executable engineering deliverables, repair plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Partner directly with Operations and the shop to remove blockers, resolve technical issues in real time, and drive throughput without compromising quality.
• Provide engineering leadership on shop execution: dispositions, rework strategy, concessions/waivers support (as applicable), and risk calls.
• Own and/or review engineering documentation packages (drawings, travelers/routers, inspection/test plans, work instructions, dimensional requirements, etc.).
• Lead cross-functional problem solving (RCA/CAPA mindset): identify failure modes, implement corrective actions, and prevent repeat issues.
• Mentor and upskill engineers and technical staff; elevate engineering standards, documentation quality, and engineering responsiveness to the floor.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen an existing engineering function (process, tooling, documentation controls, standard work).
• Maintain strong revision control discipline and ensure engineering changes are communicated and implemented cleanly.
• Interface with leadership and customers as needed: status, risk, technical clarity, and executive-ready updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and directly relevant gas turbine experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting gas turbine repair, service, or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated      leadership experience (technical lead, team lead, mentoring, or managing engineering contributors).
• Proven shop-floor experience and credibility—comfortable being hands-on, present, and decisive in a production setting.
• Strong, practical experience with GE 7FA platforms (required).
• High autonomy: able to run point, prioritize competing demands, and deliver outcomes with limited oversight.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align shop personnel through leadership stakeholders with clear, direct messaging.

Skills/Aptitudes

• Bias for action; makes decisions with imperfect data and manages risk      appropriately.
• Ability to translate complex engineering into clear shop-ready execution.
• Strong organizational discipline and comfort operating across multiple active      scopes.
• Calm under pressure; thrives in a production environment with tight timelines.
• Willing to work paid overtime as business needs require.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Preferred / Bonus Points

• Track record of strengthening an existing engineering team (standardization, process improvement, documentation maturity, training/mentorship, operating cadence).
• Experience building scalable repair documentation templates and standard work for repeatable execution.
• Prior work in repair centers supporting heavy frame gas turbines.

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision (with employer contribution)
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
• Protection: Company-paid life insurance + disability coverage
• Time off: Paid time off + paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + ID theft protection
• Wellness & safety perks: On-site ART (Active Release Techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel-toed boots
• Pay add-ons (as applicable): Overtime opportunity, shift/lead differential, travel pay
• Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
• Recognition: Seasonal company sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A
• Industry stability: Essential power generation work with long-term demand

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