Jobs at Solar Turbines

Supports manufacturing equipment and process improvements by identifying enhancements, executing documented procedures, recording data, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing engineering support for equipment, processes, and facilities. The role applies foundational lean manufacturing, change control, decision-making, and manufacturing process knowledge while managing multiple priorities.

Leads and performs troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, alignment, modification, and diagnostic testing of precision industrial machine tools, including CNC, robotic, and automated equipment. Uses PLC knowledge, ladder logic, technical drawings, manuals, diagnostic equipment, and CMMS work-order systems. Leads maintenance projects, determines replacement parts, documents machine changes, follows safety requirements, and supports other maintenance technicians.

Participate in a structured engineering rotation program supporting new product introduction and technology development. Complete four- to six-month rotations across departments including mechanical design, combustion, heat transfer, compressor and turbine aerodynamics, materials, testing, performance, aftermarket engineering, and customer services. Build technical and gas turbine product knowledge, gain enterprise perspective, develop professional networks, and transition into a long-term NPI or technology engineering assignment.

Design and develop package systems for industrial gas turbine products from concept through production. Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of material; support prototyping, testing, validation, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Provide technical expertise, improve product performance and serviceability, reduce costs, maintain engineering documentation, and ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Design and develop package systems for industrial gas turbine products from concept through production. Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and bills of material; support prototyping, testing, validation, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. Drive design improvements, cost reductions, reliability, and serviceability while maintaining technical documentation and compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality NPI solutions.

Participate in a two- to three-rotation engineering program focused on turbomachinery technology and new product introduction. Responsibilities may include gas turbine aerodynamics, performance analysis, heat transfer, combustion, additive manufacturing technology, or engineering data science. Engineers will design and analyze turbine components, develop simulations and models, assess test data, optimize performance and durability, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires onsite work in San Diego five days per week and relocation.

Coordinates material supply for engine overhaul production by analyzing demand, inventory, and turnover; following up with suppliers on orders, delivery performance, and capacity; communicating material status; identifying production disruptions; developing recovery plans; maintaining item data; and supporting continuous improvement. The role collaborates across supply chain, operations, engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.

Three-month manufacturing engineering internship supporting welding, machining, fabrication, assembly, automation, warehouse operations, new product integration, and process improvement. Interns collaborate with manufacturing and design engineers, shop operations, tool design, and CAD/CAM teams to develop safe, stable, cost-effective processes. The role includes hands-on engineering, Lean and software training, facility tours, mentoring, and presenting internship work.

Leads 10–30 hourly employees in a gear manufacturing environment, directing daily production, quality, safety, scheduling, and continuous improvement activities. Supervises gear cutting, grinding, CNC machining, inspection, tooling, and material handling operations. Coordinates with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production control; manages staffing, employee relations, cross-training, and process problem-solving. Ensures compliance with work instructions, labor agreements, company policies, and performance targets while supporting modernization initiatives and maintaining production flow.

Manages purchased-material requirements, inventory planning, MRP data, supplier commitments, delivery schedules, and capacity coordination. Partners with buyers, production schedulers, engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve shortages, implement part revisions, support drop-ship logistics, and provide NPI scheduling information. Maintains BAAN data accuracy and contributes to cost reduction, inventory reduction, lead-time reduction, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and demand simulation projects.

Lead electrical engineering for gas turbine power generation packages: design electrical systems, prepare specifications and documentation, define customer interfaces, manage cubicle/package production, coordinate with multi-discipline teams and suppliers, support production through after-sales, and attend client technical meetings. Includes ~25% travel and 5-days in-office work.

Supports supply chain and logistics activities at Caterpillar. The position is onsite five days per week and contributes to the company’s manufacturing and operational processes. No specific duties, qualifications, travel expectations, or technical technologies are provided in the posting.

Manages strategic and complex supplier relationships, evaluates supplier performance, drives cost reductions, conducts cost modeling and total-cost analysis, negotiates contracts, and supports sourcing, supplier selection, NPI, and continuous improvement. Leads cross-functional projects, resolves supplier issues, maintains purchase orders and agreements, develops business-continuation plans, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to improve quality, cost, delivery, and service.

Leads technical and commercial proposal development for complex turbomachinery, gas compression, power generation, and aftermarket projects. Coordinates sales, engineering, project management, supply chain, fabrication, and external stakeholders to define scope, develop competitive strategies, assess risks, and meet commercial objectives. Serves as the technical and contractual authority for complex bids, supports customer negotiations, and guides proposal deliverables for projects valued from $200,000 to over $35 million.

Leads supplier quality and technical problem resolution for purchased materials, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, supplier metrics, engineering coordination, tooling management, and PPAP execution. Partners with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams on new product introduction, process improvement, design reviews, configuration management, and supplier qualification. Applies Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, statistical analysis, and manufacturing-process expertise to improve supplier performance and resolve quality issues.

Optimize service-parts planning, warehouse workflows, material flow, inventory management, layouts, and fulfillment processes. Lead Lean and Six Sigma improvements, support WMS and operational technology enhancements, develop KPI dashboards, and partner with operations, supply chain, logistics, inventory, IT, and sales teams to improve productivity, service levels, safety, capacity, and cost efficiency.

Schedules and monitors production through the complete overhaul cycle, coordinates inventory and releases work orders. Troubleshoots scheduling issues, collaborates with cross-functional teams, analyzes production requirements, and prepares reports on progress, work in process, and materials inventory. The role requires production systems experience in a manufacturing or remanufacturing environment and onsite work five days per week.

Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, VTLs); load/unload parts; download and edit CNC programs; perform in-process and final inspections using precision measuring tools; change tooling and adjust processes to maintain quality; read engineering drawings and follow complex instructions.

Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machine tools (lathes, mills, VTLs); download and edit programs; load/unload parts; inspect in-process and finished parts using precision measuring tools; monitor and change cutting tools; interpret engineering drawings and routings; maintain a clean work area and follow complex instructions.

Set up, load/unload, and operate machine tools; download and read programs; inspect in-process and finished parts using micrometers, calipers, Pi tapes and gauges; monitor and adjust cutting tools and tooling; perform tooling changes and offsets; maintain a clean work area. Must work specified rotating/second shifts.