Staff Mechanical Engineer

Posted 13 Days Ago
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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
142K-173K Annually
Expert/Leader
Energy • Defense • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides senior technical leadership for mechanical design of modular power and industrial systems. Responsibilities include designing enclosures, skids, structural frames, weldments, cooling and fluid systems; performing structural, thermal, vibration, fatigue, and FEA analysis; supporting manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, and production launches; and mentoring engineers. The role also establishes engineering standards, leads design reviews, resolves complex technical issues, and ensures designs are manufacturable, serviceable, safe, and aligned with customer requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.
 
We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.
 
GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility 

Position Overview

GTI is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to provide senior technical leadership across complex modular power and industrial systems. This role will serve as a technical authority for mechanical system design, structural and thermal analysis, equipment integration, and troubleshooting while supporting projects from concept through manufacturing, testing, and production.

The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience designing industrial equipment, generator enclosures, fabricated steel structures, equipment skids, and modular systems, along with strong engineering calculation capabilities and the ability to mentor engineers and solve complex cross-functional technical problems.

Key Responsibilities

    Mechanical System Design & Technical Leadership

    • Lead mechanical system architecture and design for complex modular power and industrial systems.
    • Develop and review mechanical designs for generator enclosures, structural frames, equipment skids, sheet metal assemblies, weldments, and integrated mechanical systems.
    • Design and integrate generators, cooling systems, fuel systems, piping, exhaust systems, and associated mechanical equipment.
    • Perform and review engineering calculations involving structural loads, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue, thermal performance, and fluid systems.
    • Perform and validate finite element analysis (FEA) on structural frames, welded assemblies, lifting structures, and equipment supports.
    • Establish technical direction and provide guidance on complex or first-of-kind mechanical designs.
    • Lead design reviews and resolve high-level technical issues across multiple projects.
    • Structural, Thermal & Mechanical Integration

      • Evaluate structural designs for operational, lifting, transportation, wind, seismic, and other applicable loading conditions.
      • Develop mechanical layouts supporting equipment integration, service access, thermal management, and manufacturability.
      • Support cooling system design, airflow analysis, heat rejection, and thermal management for generator systems, BESS, and modular infrastructure.
      • Collaborate with Electrical and Structural Engineering teams on equipment interfaces, system requirements, and integration challenges.
      • Support mechanical testing, design validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
      • Provide technical support to manufacturing, integration, field service, and customers.
      • Manufacturing & Product Development

        • Ensure mechanical designs are manufacturable, serviceable, safe, and aligned with customer requirements.
        • Work closely with Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Operations.
        • Support prototype builds, production launches, design changes, and continuous product improvement.
        • Develop and maintain production-ready mechanical drawings, engineering calculations, BOMs, specifications, and design documentation.
        • Provide technical guidance on fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and mechanical integration.
        • Resolve complex manufacturing and product performance issues through engineering analysis and practical design solutions.
        • Mentorship & Engineering Excellence

          • Mentor Senior and Mechanical Engineers and provide technical review of engineering work.
          • Help establish mechanical engineering standards, calculation methods, design guidelines, documentation practices, and validation methodologies.
          • Serve as a technical resource for complex customer, certification, manufacturing, and field issues.
          • Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance on engineering assumptions, analytical methods, and design decisions.
          • Identify opportunities to improve design quality, efficiency, reliability, and repeatability across programs.

Qualifications

    Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 12+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably in industrial equipment, power generation, modular systems, or custom manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing and production, including collaboration with fabrication and assembly teams.
  • Strong experience designing fabricated steel structures, industrial enclosures, equipment skids, weldments, or integrated mechanical systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Strong experience performing mechanical engineering calculations, structural analysis, and FEA.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems, lead design reviews, and mentor engineers.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with generator systems, BESS, modular data centers, or mission-critical power infrastructure.
  • Experience with thermal management, airflow, cooling systems, or fluid system design.
  • Familiarity with ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar engineering analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of applicable ASME, AISC, UL, or related engineering standards.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or FE/EIT certification.

Perks & Benefits

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
  • Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.


GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 12+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience
  • Experience leading complex mechanical designs from concept through manufacturing and production
  • Experience collaborating with fabrication and assembly teams
  • Experience designing fabricated steel structures, industrial enclosures, equipment skids, weldments, or integrated mechanical systems
  • Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, including large assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing documentation
  • Experience performing mechanical engineering calculations, structural analysis, and FEA
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems, lead design reviews, and mentor engineers
  • Experience with generator systems, BESS, modular data centers, or mission-critical power infrastructure
  • Experience with thermal management, airflow, cooling systems, or fluid system design
  • Familiarity with ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar engineering analysis tools
  • Knowledge of ASME, AISC, UL, or related engineering standards
  • Professional Engineer license or FE/EIT certification
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The Company
HQ: Buffalo, NY
900 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

GTI Fabrication is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer specializing in complex steel enclosures and fully integrated systems for critical industries, including Energy Storage (BESS), Defense, Data Centers, and Power Generation. Founded in 2015, the company provides high-volume production and end-to-end engineering services, specializing in modular containerized solutions and structural steel fabrication across its facilities in the United States and Mexico.

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