Mechanical Engineer

Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Join our fast-growing team supporting leading Aerospace companies! If you are a highly motivated individual, a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in technology, we have the perfect job for you!


What you will be doing
The successful candidate will draw upon their experience to aid in the design and analysis of gas turbine engine components. Collaboration and a forward thinking approach are important to ensure we remain the supplier of choice for our customers.  You will also be the face of QuEST to your customers.  Through listening to customer challenges, and building on your previous experiences, you will find creative approaches that will solve their most difficult engineering problems.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or modify designs related to gas turbine components by analyzing product specifications, performance requirements, and existing manufacturing capabilities
• Execute projects of gas turbine components on Structures/Rotating parts (Frames, Shaft, Disk, Blisk, seals etc.) and/or Airfoils (Blade, Vanes, Nozzles etc.)
• Evaluate designs/improvements, producibility, manufacturing methods, materials or processes and complete required documentation by applying engineering principles and Industry standards, and generating reports, procedures or change proposals
• Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing, analyzing design criteria’s and acceptability limits, recommend disposition, repair procedures and maximizing producibility
• Capture project requirements from the customer, and incorporate into the engineering solutions
• Support technical substantiation, contribute & present in technical and program reviews
• Evaluate components and modules keeping cost, performance, life, and system requirements in mind
• Analysis of the component using CAE tools when needed (NX, ANSYS Classic, ANSYS workbench)
• Direct interface with other internal/external engineering functions
• Apply technical principles, theories, and concepts to solve a wide range of challenging engineering problems
• Evaluate form, fit, function and life of the components relative to the certified configuration

Required Skills
We’re excited to talk to you if your qualifications meet the following criteria:

• 1+ years of experience in the mechanical design of Gas-turbine or Turbo-machinery components
• BS/MS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering from an accredited university
• Experience with NX and ANSYS (Classic or workbench) or other similar tools
• 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
• Project Management experience is desired, but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
• Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone 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 or Permanent Resident.

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.