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Mechanical Designer and Drafter - Secret Clearance

Quest Defense
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Quest Defense is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are part of a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.


We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.


Job Role


  • 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.
  • Developing 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.
  • Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing processes, and in Siemens NX & Teamcenter environment.
  • 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.
  • Some local travel


Qualifications

  • 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)


Desired, not required:

  • 3D modeling experience on Aero-engines/Gas turbines components
  • Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
  • Experience in Siemens NX / Teamcenter environment


Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

  • Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
  • Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
  • Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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