Mechanical Designer and Drafter - Secret Clearance

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense is seeking a Mechanical Designer and Drafter with a Secret Clearance to join their innovative team. This role involves creating detailed definitions of parts, modules, and assemblies for Aero-engines using 2D cross sections, 3D models, and various electronic data formats. The position supports engineering, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality, and inspection processes. The designer will develop new design models for Gas Turbine support equipment, collaborate with cross-functional teams to define dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances, and ensure designs meet stakeholder needs. Responsibilities include working with assembly models in Vismockup, maintaining digital engine builds, completing complex modeling tasks, and utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) according to ANSI Y14.5. The role also involves spearheading product definition engineering initiatives, managing project scopes within budget and schedule, and documenting technical data. Some local travel may be required. This role is 100% onsite in Cincinnati, OH, and requires US Citizenship with the ability to obtain or hold a security clearance.

Requirements

BS or associate degree (Engineering technology) from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 1+ years of 3D modeling experience)
Minimum 1 years of 3D modeling experience
Ability to easily interpret technical drawings with understanding of GD&T.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, maintain composure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to interact with employees/managers at all levels with strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Must be eligible for security clearance (US CITIZEN)

Nice To Haves

3D modeling experience on Aero-engines/Gas turbines components
Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
Experience in Siemens NX / Teamcenter environment
Experience in adoption and/or integration of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, digital assistants) into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Create definition of parts, modules, and assemblies related to Aero-engines in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D reusable models, tolerance stack-ups, change in design co-authoring and various other electronic data formats to support engineering, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality and inspection.
Develop new design models of support equipment for Gas Turbine assembly/disassembly and repair.
Work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain partners to determine dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing producibility, maintainability, reliability, and durability.
Ensure design meets the needs of all stakeholders.
Working with assembly models in Vismockup tool, position & save models to the Digital Engine then maintain and support up to date digital engine builds.
Complete complex design models, free form & parametric modeling and checking complex drawings.
Utilization of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) as it relates to individual parts and overall assemblies (ANSI Y14.5).
Spearhead product definition engineering initiatives to improve quality & speed, and develop checklists & review mechanisms for delivery excellence.
Manage complete project work scopes within budgets and schedules, deliver quality while reporting sufficient project status updates for project management mechanisms.
Work within the guidelines of applicable Policies & Procedures, Engineering Standards, Specifications, and compliance procedures.
Manage consistent operational excellence on the assigned programs (i.e. metrics, partner interaction, OTD, FTY, Cost and responsiveness).
Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.