Mechanical Design (Shafts, Bearings & Sump)

Role overview

Mechanical Design (Shafts, Bearings & Sump) at LTTS

Mechanical design of bearing compartments, sump housings, oil nozzles, scavenge features, and support structures for rotating shafts and modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage 3D CAD models and 2D detailed drawings of:
• Oil feed and scavenge systems (tubes, fittings, manifolds)
• Bearing supports and retention systems
• Sump pressurization and ventilation elements
• Design and integrate dynamic sealing systems (labyrinth, brush, carbon face seals) between sump chambers and core flow paths.
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) across forged, cast, and machined housings and plumbing assemblies.
• Define tolerances, interfaces, and joining techniques for complex assemblies.
• Participate in engine build, test preparation, and integration reviews.
• Qualifications &

Required qualifications

• Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering degree or a related field.
• Strong background in gas turbine propulsion, mechanical design, integrity and heat transfer.
• Fluent in English
• 5-15 years or more.
• Experience in one or a combination of the activities, not limited to o Design of gas turbine externals and accessories i.e., fuel pump, oil pump, bleed lines. o Design and sizing of disks, shafts, couplings, connection elements. o Design and sizing of accessory gearbox, shaft power off-take o FRACAS (Failure Reporting, Analysis, & Corrective Action System) activities.
• Skills:

Required skills

• in one or a combination of stated topics.
• Proficient in one of design packages such as Solidworks, Siemens NX or similar.
• Experience in PLM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill or similar.
• Experience in FEA, or lower order simulation methods.
• Experience in programming using C, Matlab/Simulink or similar.
• Awareness on the state-of-the-art technologies in materials, aerodynamics, and structural mechanics to link with mechanical design for gas turbine propulsion
• Good communication and presentation skills to interact with team members, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to solve problems, prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary

Employment details

• Location: Bangalore [India]

Additional role details

• The Mechanical Design Engineer - Shafts, Bearings, Sumps & Oil Systems is responsible for the mechanical design, integration, and lifecycle development of rotating support and lubrication systems within gas turbine propulsion architectures.
• This includes bearing chambers, sump structures, oil feed/scavenge lines, sealing interfaces, and associated thermal and structural design considerations.