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About the Role
The Lead Cold Section Engineer will have technical ownership of HA, F, and other technologies, including Compressor blades, compressor & turbine rotors and casings. They will be responsible for delivering optimal solutions for our customers and will have a focus on SAFER cases, key root cause analysis (RCA) milestones, ER subcases, services NCRs, perform hand calcs and detailed analyses, own select corrective/preventative actions (CAPA) redesigns, and lead fleet leader inspections.
Responsibilities
Deliver high quality ER subcase resolution and design support for RCA investigations.
Conceive innovative ideas to solve Cold Section design problems.
Leverage hand calcs, CAD, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for analysis supporting RCAs and/or CAPA deliverables.
Conduct technical reviews for design tasks with Controlled Title Holders (CTHs), following the documented NPI and RCA processes.
Evaluate and mitigate component/system level risks.
Be a champion for Lean and continuous improvement.
Develop standard work and identify creative ways to improve our processes and design methods.
Maintain strong relationships with Gas Turbine Engineering (GTE) teams.
Drive technical rigor and integrity in all aspects of design and post-design work.
Apply knowledge of gas turbine design and systems to implement field solutions which enhance durability, reliability, repairability, performance, operational flexibility, emissions, and value.
As appropriate, support outages, lab tests, and associated data-processing.
Collaborate with cross functional teams including PSE/CSE, Field Services, Controlled Title Holders, Systems, Operability, Performance, Reliability, MYA, Heat Transfer, GTE Design, Controls, Accessories, PDE, Materials, Global Supply Chain, Quality, and Repair.