Mechanical Design Engineer

Every day, Kelly Engineering connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Mechanical Design Engineer>

Remote

12 months

W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)

$50.00 – $63.50/hour (depending upon experience)

• Responsible for the design and analysis of Turbine Hot Gas Path and Rotor components for HDGT and Aeroderivatives engines.
• Will work with the Cross Functional Engineering teams and Global Supply Chain teams.
• Will ensure that hardware will meet Product and Design Practice CTQs, by working closely with the Controlled Title Holders, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, and Sourcing Teams on component and sub-system optimizations, focusing on Design for Cost (Product & Total Lifecycle), Design for Variation, and Design for Manufacturability.

• Mechanical design and analysis of Heavy Duty and Aeroderivative gas turbine components. Analysis focus will include evaluation of hot gas path and rotor components.
• Execute the design or evaluation of assigned hardware using sound engineering practices and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Participate and present in formal and informal technical reviews for all design tasks and output with Controlled Title Holders, following the documented NPI and RCA Processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering / Science from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 4 — 8 years of engineering analysis experience
• Prior experience designing and analyzing turbine blades, nozzles, and shrouds and/or rotors using ANSYS
• Proficiency in CAD software, preferably NX
• Basic understanding of Engineering principles and the ability to utilize these skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams

• Remote / Monday — Friday / 8am — 5pm (EST)
• Contract slated for 12 months:
  February 2, 2026 – February 1, 2027
• Applicants must be U.S Citizen, Green Card holder, or Permanent Resident. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not accepted at this time.

This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn) for immediate consideration.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  () for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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