Job Description Summary

The Machining Engineer industrializes and sustains machining processes for gas turbine component repair. The role ensures process readiness, repeatability, and compliance to engineering and quality requirements. The engineer works closely with AMRT, Operations, and Quality teams to bring new repair methods into production and to maintain stable, capable machining operations that meet SQDC objectives.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Industrialize CNC machining processes (such as CNC Mill/Turn, EDM) for turbine component repair
• Support First Piece and Pilot Lot Qualifications (FPQ/PLQ) and ensure readiness for production
• Maintain process documentation including work instructions, setup sheets, and control plans
• Troubleshoot machining issues and lead root cause and corrective actions
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment qualification and upkeep
• Drive safety risk reduction, quality improvements, cycle-time and cost improvements through Lean and continuous improvement projects
• Support technician training and ensure adherence to EHS and Life Saving Rules
• Collaborate cross-functionally to sustain high-quality and reliable machining operations

Qualifications/Requirements :

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a local or internationally recognised university
• At least 3 years experience engineering processes in related industry preferred
• Knowledge of repair of Gas Turbine components and CNC machining will be advantageous
• Familiarity with tooling selection, fixture design, CAD, CAM and metrology
• Experience in engineering processes and CNC machining is essential.
• Previous experience in repair of industrial gas, aero turbines or aeroderivatives would be advantageous (but not essential)
• Experience in Lean Six sigma would be advantageous (but not essential)

Desired Characteristics :

• Strong communications, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Proven problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers
• Understands business plan and drives specific tasks required to meet the criteria

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No