Mechanical Engineer - Repair Development

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

12d•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can turn the impossible into reality—and who are driven to design, build, and test solutions that matter for some of the world’s most trusted companies. If you want to do meaningful work with a diverse team that believes in shared wins, continuous learning, and engineering a brighter future, this is the place for you. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is actively hiring Mechanical Engineers with Repair Development focus. In this role, you will provide in-service engineering support for aircraft engines, analyzing maintenance issues and damaged components, developing repair solutions, and determining how parts can be safely repaired or returned to service. They also create the technical substantiation, repair procedures, manuals, and engineering documentation needed to meet airworthiness requirements and support ongoing engine maintenance.

Requirements

BS or associate degree from an accredited university/college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 1-3- + years of repair engineering experience)
Minimum one year of experience in repair engineering and/or technical writing on Gas turbines/Aero Engines components
Good hands-on experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools)
Must have strong verbal and written communications skills, organization & trouble shooting skills
Proven ability to work well within a team & collaborative environment with different engineering functions and manufacturing shops
Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or US Person

Nice To Haves

Understanding of repair source approvals and vendor trial management
Collaboration with other support functions- design, analysis, fleet, materials, sourcing, and shops to demonstrate repair processes are viable
Ensure configuration management changes and spares requirements are accounted proactively with sourcing/suppliers
Sound knowledge of gas turbine engines, engine components and their functions during engine operation
Knowledge of various failure/ deterioration mechanisms leading to component/ system failures or distress
Knowledge of various inspection methods including NDT techniques, various manufacturing techniques and their application during component repair
Familiar with Gas Turbine Materials, Tooling, Protective Treatments, Coatings and Heat Treatments
Knowledge of Gas Turbine fundamentals, component manufacturing, cleaning, and inspection processes
Experience in NX, Teamcenter, part drawing reading, preparing repair sketches, and GD&T
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

Support the In-Service Operations of fleets of various Large, Medium, and Small Aero engines
Development of repair solutions for structural and rotating parts of engines
Support engine overhaul by providing repair solutions to salvage engine components
In-Service Issue Analysis (Maintenance), Non-conformance Investigation & dispositions
Technical Report writing and develop substantiation for the Airworthiness requirements
Repair procedure Development & writing repair instructions/ preparation and modification of Repair & Inspection manuals to support in service fleet maintenance on Aero-Engine components
Incorporation of Service Bulletin, Modification Bulletin, Design Alternation Request and Repair notes into the repair manuals
Provide inputs supporting evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies & ensure best practices are used throughout the company.