Gas-Turbine Mechanical Design Engineer – Onsite

Quest Defense; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

Professional development support

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Quest Defense seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design and analyze gas turbine engine components. You will work on aero-engine structures, rotating parts, and blades, using NX and ANSYS, while capturing customer requirements and supporting technical substantiation.

The role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH, with a focus on performance, life, and manufacturability. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and 1+ years of related design experience, and be

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
• 1+ years in mechanical design of gas-turbine or turbomachinery components.
• Experience with NX and ANSYS (Classic or Workbench).
• Ability to read technical drawings with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop or modify aero-engine component designs from specs and constraints.
• Lead mechanical design projects for turbine components (frames, shafts, blades).
• Evaluate new designs, methods, materials, and generate reports or change proposals.
• Capture customer design requirements and incorporate into the design.
• Support substantiation and present in reviews.
• Develop components with cost, performance, life, and system needs in mind.
• Design/ANALYZE using CAE tools (NX, ANSYS).
• Interface with internal/external engineering teams.
• Apply engineering principles to solve problems.
• Evaluate form/fit/function and life relative to certified configuration.
• Assess non-conformances and recommend disposition to maximize producibility.

Skills

Gas-turbine design

NX

ANSYS

GD&T

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

ANSYS

Job description

Quest Defense seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design and analyze gas turbine engine components. You will work on aero-engine structures, rotating parts, and blades, using NX and ANSYS, while capturing customer requirements and supporting technical substantiation.

The role is onsite in Cincinnati, OH, with a focus on performance, life, and manufacturability. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering and 1+ years of related design experience, and be