Mechanical Design Engineer

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

16d•$67,000 - $77,500•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking Mechanical Design Engineers to design, develop, analyze, and test gas turbine engine components. The role focuses on aero-engine structures, rotating components, and/or airfoils, with designs informed by customer requirements, performance and life requirements, manufacturing capabilities, cost, and applicable engineering principles and industry standards. Engineers use CAE tools to design and analyze components, support technical substantiation and reviews, and work directly with internal and external engineering functions. This position is 100% onsite in Cincinnati, Ohio. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; the posting also states that applicants must be U.S. citizens due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in mechanical design of gas-turbine or turbomachinery components.
Bachelor of Science or B.Tech degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
Experience with NX and ANSYS (Classic or Workbench), or similar tools.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand GD&T.
Ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, remain composed, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with employees and managers at all levels.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident; the posting also says applicants must be U.S. citizens due to the nature of the work.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop or modify aero-engine component designs by analyzing product specifications, performance requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
Design gas turbine components for structures and rotating parts such as frames, shafts, disks, blisks, and seals, and/or airfoils such as blades, vanes, and nozzles.
Evaluate new design concepts and improvements, manufacturing methods, materials, and processes; prepare required documentation, reports, procedures, or change proposals.
Capture customer design and system requirements and incorporate them into component designs.
Support technical substantiation and contribute to and present in technical and program reviews.
Develop components and modules with cost, performance, life, and system requirements in mind.
Design and analyze components using CAE tools such as NX and ANSYS Classic or ANSYS Workbench.
Interface directly with internal and external engineering functions.
Apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve challenging engineering problems.
Evaluate component form, fit, function, and life relative to the certified configuration.
Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing design criteria and acceptability limits, recommending disposition procedures, and maximizing producibility.