Mechanical Designer

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

11d•$58,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and improve gas turbine and aero-engine components, including frames, shafts, disks, blisks, and seals. The role combines mechanical design, engineering analysis, and manufacturing support to meet customer requirements, improve performance and producibility, and ensure component fit, function, and service life. The position is 100% onsite in Blue Ash, Ohio. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Relocation assistance is available. The engineer will work on safety- and mission-critical aerospace and defense programs, collaborating with internal and external engineering functions. The role involves applying engineering principles and industry standards to design and analysis, technical substantiation, manufacturing support, and evaluation of components against certified configurations. Quest Defense describes its environment as collaborative, flexible, and people-first, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Compensation is based on experience and certifications; the stated pay range is $58,000–$65,000 USD.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in mechanical design of gas-turbine or turbomachinery components.
Bachelor of Science or B.Tech 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.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident/Green Card holder.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience is desired but not required.
Experience adopting or integrating emerging technologies, such as generative AI, automation platforms, or digital assistants, into day-to-day operations for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Develop or modify aero-engine component designs by analyzing product specifications, performance requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
Execute mechanical design projects involving gas-turbine structural and rotating components, including frames, shafts, disks, blisks, and seals.
Evaluate new-design concepts, improvements, manufacturing methods, materials, and processes; prepare required documentation, reports, procedures, or change proposals using engineering principles and industry standards.
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 technical 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.