Senior Design Engineer – Rotating Equipment

Location:

Greater Philadelphia, PA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + 10% Bonus Opportunity

Benefits:

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Relocation Assistance:

Provided

Travel:

Approximately 5%

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of complex gear drive systems, power transmission equipment, and rotating machinery for industrial and marine applications.

This position will be responsible for designing new and modified drivetrain systems, including gears, shafts, housings, bearings, lubrication systems, instrumentation, and related mechanical components. The Senior Design Engineer will utilize 3D CAD software, engineering calculations, and applicable industry standards to develop reliable, high-performance mechanical solutions.

The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical design experience, strong knowledge of gear drive systems and rotating equipment, and proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software. This individual will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, service, and customers throughout the design, production, testing, and installation processes.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Design & Engineering

• Design and develop gear drive systems, drivetrain assemblies, and mechanical power transmission equipment
• Engineer new and modified gears, shafts, housings, bearings, and related rotating components
• Develop complete mechanical assemblies for industrial and marine applications
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, assembly drawings, parts lists, and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Utilize SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software to develop and modify mechanical designs
• Evaluate customer specifications and technical requirements to ensure designs meet performance expectations
• Develop practical, cost-effective engineering solutions that meet applicable design and manufacturing standards
• Review engineering drawings and designs prepared by internal teams, suppliers, and customers

Engineering Analysis & Technical Evaluation

• Perform detailed engineering calculations and analysis of gear drives and rotating equipment
• Evaluate mechanical components, including shafts, bearings, housings, and drivetrain assemblies
• Select and analyze bearings, lubrication systems, instrumentation, and supporting mechanical components
• Apply engineering principles to evaluate mechanical performance, reliability, and equipment requirements
• Support technical analysis involving rotor dynamics, mass-elastic calculations, acoustics, and vibration
• Ensure designs comply with applicable AGMA, API, military specifications, and other engineering standards
• Identify potential design issues and develop appropriate technical solutions
• Support engineering improvements that enhance equipment performance and reliability

Manufacturing & Production Support

• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve engineering issues related to fabrication, machining, and assembly
• Provide technical support during equipment manufacturing, testing, and installation
• Partner with regional service centers to troubleshoot equipment and component design issues
• Review and resolve engineering deviations in coordination with Quality Assurance
• Support manufacturing and service teams with technical documentation and design clarification
• Evaluate design modifications to improve manufacturability, assembly, and equipment performance
• Ensure engineering documentation accurately reflects approved designs and manufacturing requirements

Customer & Cross-Functional Engineering Support

• Work directly with customers to understand technical specifications and application requirements
• Provide engineering support to Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, Manufacturing, and Operations
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop technical solutions for complex equipment applications
• Review customer orders, specifications, and technical documentation
• Communicate design recommendations and engineering requirements to internal and external stakeholders
• Support technical troubleshooting and resolution of equipment performance concerns
• Participate in customer and internal technical discussions as required

Engineering Process Improvement

• Support the development and improvement of engineering calculation tools and design methodologies
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency, accuracy, and documentation practices
• Contribute to the standardization of engineering processes and design practices
• Maintain accurate engineering records, drawings, calculations, and technical documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience involving mechanical drives, gearboxes, power transmission equipment, or related rotating machinery
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and technical problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
• Experience developing detailed mechanical engineering drawings, assemblies, and Bills of Material
• Experience performing mechanical design calculations and engineering analysis
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and technical requirements
• Knowledge of mechanical components, manufacturing processes, and engineering design principles
• Experience collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other technical teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work full-time onsite in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area
• Willingness to travel approximately 5% as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience designing industrial gearboxes, gear drive systems, and mechanical power transmission equipment
• Experience with rotating equipment used in industrial or marine applications
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks
• Experience designing gears, shafts, bearings, housings, and lubrication systems
• Knowledge of AGMA, API, MIL, and other applicable engineering standards
• Experience with rotor dynamics, mass-elastic calculations, acoustics, or vibration analysis
• Experience supporting equipment fabrication, machining, assembly, testing, and installation
• Experience reviewing and resolving engineering deviations with Quality Assurance
• Experience working directly with customers on complex mechanical design applications
• Experience supporting industrial equipment service centers or aftermarket engineering activities
• Experience improving engineering calculation methods, design tools, and technical processes

Candidate Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience
• Experience designing mechanical drives, gearboxes, power transmission equipment, or related rotating machinery
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings, mechanical assemblies, and BOMs
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering calculations and design principles
• Experience evaluating mechanical components and developing technical solutions
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications and customer requirements
• Experience supporting manufacturing and cross-functional engineering activities
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work full-time onsite in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area