Component Design Engineer

Job Title: Component Design Engineer - Gas Turbine Gears, Bearings, Shafts, Seals

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46225

Duration: Travel - 24 months

Pay Range: $54.50/hr (W2)

Job ID: 371296

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Component Design Engineer to join our Global Mechanical Systems Capability function. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in gears, seals, bearings, and shafting component design within gas turbine environments and a proven ability to deliver robust, manufacturable design solutions that meet system and sub-system requirements on time and with quality.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver design solutions for components, complex assemblies, and engines that address safety, manufacturability, physical and functional robustness, unit and lifecycle cost, weight, maintainability, and repair.
• Provide complete definition packages to stakeholders including manufacturing, project customers, airframers, partners, and analysis teams using conventional methods and Model Based Definition within a Model Based Environment.
• Create and deploy automated and integrated toolsets and workflows for repeat designs using house styles, standard features, and standard assessments to optimize automated MBD, manufacturing, and measurement definitions.
• Drive elimination of non-conformance and delivery of producibility through incorporation of manufacturing and measurement capability, lean standardization, robust design, systems engineering, risk management (xFMEA), and design-in-context methods.
• Perform quality assurance checks on design documents, models, and drawings per RRMS technical requirements with a proactive zero-defects approach.
• Conduct formula-based calculations and automated analyses for part dimensioning and component behavior, including stability, stiffness, profiles, balance points, and weights, using approved rules, tools, and methods.
• Create technical documents that comply with process, knowledge management, information, and data policies.
• Enable through-life Supply Chain Design and lifecycle profitability via non-conformance management, drawing alterations, repair instructions, manual limits, and technical variants.
• Plan, manage, and execute external design packages with service providers or suppliers through to approval of designs and documentation.
• Manage product configuration and assure data integrity across the lifecycle.
• Execute sub-system integration and apply systems engineering and robust design tools to ensure sub-system attributes meet agreed requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or regional equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of component design experience focused on gears, seals, bearings, and shafts.
• Proficiency in mechanical design methodologies and cross-discipline concepts including manufacturing engineering, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, thermal and mechanical analysis, cost engineering, and product definition.
• Ability to apply logical, analytical, and innovative thinking to solve technical problems and balance technical and business parameters.
• Knowledge of product integrity, liability, and certification frameworks.
• Membership in a relevant professional body is preferred. Chartered status or regional equivalent is a plus.
• Effective communication and presentation skills across organizational levels.
• United States citizenship required. Bachelor's in Engineering required.

Preferred Skills:

• Gas turbine component design experience.
• Experience with Model Based Definition and automated design workflows.

Screening Questions

• What is your experience with component design? List component types and the extent of your work on them, including clean-sheet design and modifications.
• Describe one of your most difficult component design projects. What made it challenging and how did you address the challenges.

Role Context

This role supports multiple programs with a focus on candidates who can contribute immediately to gears, seals, bearings, and shafting design work. The position is open due to gaps in available applicants with direct design experience in these areas.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth with global clients
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

Additional Information

• Interview process: One interview to offer. On-site or virtual to be determined.
• Work schedule: Hybrid with two days in office. Specific days depend on program needs.
• Target start date: ASAP.
• Assignment length: 24 months. Conversion to be determined.
• Overtime: To be determined.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume or contact:

Name: Raghavendra Bontha

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