Mechanical Design Engineer II

Repair Engineer - Gas Turbine 

About the Role We are seeking a motivated and quality-focused Repair Engineer to support our Greenville Service Center. This role is responsible for ensuring repair processes meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives across gas turbine repair operations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical challenges, improve repair processes, and support the delivery of world-class service solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage repair qualifications for the Greenville Service Center, ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve Repair Non-Conformance Notifications (NCNs) in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide day-to-day support for the service center's Built in Quality (BIQ) initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering Design, Supply Chain, Advanced Manufacturing, and Repair Technology.
• Develop and recommend updates to Repair Engineering Instructions (REIs) for gas turbine components.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and engineering processes.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations to identify and resolve quality and process-related issues.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Electrical, Computer Science, or a related discipline) from an accredited university.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, execution, and process discipline.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or project-based exposure to gas turbine design, repair, manufacturing, or service operations.
• Relevant internship, co-op, or academic experience supporting gas turbine technologies.
• Knowledge of process development activities such as:
  • Fixture development
  • Machining (Mills, EDMs)
  • Laser technologies (cladding and ablation)
  • Joining and brazing processes
  • Coatings and inspection technologies
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing mindset.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and comfortable challenging conventional thinking to drive results.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers in an inclusive team environment.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for engineering excellence and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing and repair environment.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.