Senior Engineer (Turbine Production) - San Diego, California
Location: On Site in San Diego, California, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year
Posted: 2 months ago
Why This Role Matters
The Turbine Production Engineering (TPE) department provides our manufacturing, operations, and supply chain partners with technical engineering support related to Solar’s gas turbine components and assemblies. TPE engineers are expected to support all engine model lines with respect to their accountable part family.
How You'll Contribute
Provide technical engineering support for gas turbine components and assemblies across multiple engine model lines.
Support manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams with production and technical issues.
Review and resolve non-conforming or discrepant materials in collaboration with quality and engineering teams.
Work with manufacturing processes including castings, forgings, machining, coatings, heat treatments, and welding.
Analyze engineering drawings and inspection reports (CMM, ATOS) to support quality and production decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement process improvements.
Apply Six Sigma / continuous improvement methodologies and support data-driven engineering solutions.
What Makes You a Great Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or mechanical design.
Experience with gas turbines, turbomachinery, or complex mechanical systems.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, machining, sheet metal forming, coatings, and heat treatment.
Ability to read and interpret GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and engineering drawings.
Experience reviewing inspection data from CMM, ATOS, or similar measurement systems.
Basic experience with CAD tools such as Pro-E / CREO or similar systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
Perks & Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
Salary: 125,000$-175,000$ plus benefits
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary range for the Senior Engineer (Turbine Production) role in San Diego?
USD $125,000–$175,000 per year, plus benefits.
Is this position on-site or remote?
It’s an on-site role in San Diego, California.
Do you offer relocation assistance for this role?
Yes, paid relocation assistance is available.
What experience level are you looking for?
10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or mechanical design.
Which tools and methodologies should I be familiar with?
GD&T (ASME Y14.5), CMM/ATOS inspection data, and basic CAD like Pro-E/CREO; Six Sigma/continuous improvement is applied.
What kinds of manufacturing processes will I work with?
Castings, forgings, machining, coatings, heat treatments, and welding.
What industry background fits best for this role?
Experience with gas turbines, turbomachinery, or complex mechanical systems.
What are the core responsibilities day to day?
Provide technical support for gas turbine components, resolve nonconformances, analyze drawings/inspection reports, and drive process improvements with cross-functional teams.