Lead Airframe Mechanical Design Engineer

Quest Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering services firm is seeking a Lead Airframe Mechanical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating detailed parts and assemblies, updating CAD models, and collaborating with various engineering teams to develop solutions for complex aerospace projects. With a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration, this position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge designs for tilt rotor aircraft and unmanned vehicle programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about aerospace engineering, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

3k Sign On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Benefits start Day One

Qualifications

• 5+ years aerospace structural design experience is required.
• Knowledge of GD&T basics and proficiency in CATIA v6.

Responsibilities

• Create revisions to detail parts and assemblies for airframe design.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing to resolve problems.

Skills

Aerospace Structural Design

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3DX CAD

CATIA V5/V6

Enovia

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Lead Airframe Mechanical Design Engineer

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 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.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek have the following characteristics and skills:

3k Sign On!
Relocation Assistance!
Benefits start Day One!

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create revisions to detail parts and assemblies. Additionally, the designer may be asked to mature design concepts in support of a revision or new part release when a revision is not the appropriate avenue for change.
• Update detail, assembly, and installation CAD models and engineering for the airframe.
• Assist in researching technical data and developing solutions for the project or assignment.
• Coordinate with other engineering, manufacturing, or specialty personnel to resolve problems and execute revision routing.
• Specific tasks include supporting the development of product changes and improvements; responding to data/action requests from procurement, manufacturing, tooling etc., preparation of engineering change requests and change orders; and engineering drawing maintenance.
• Applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to coordinate design activities, prioritize tasks, and report status to design leads.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, internal and external suppliers, as well as horizontal integrations across the other teams to complete design tasks.
• Proficient in 3DX CAD and PLM processes is required; prior experience with CATIA V5/V6 and Enovia is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
• 5+ years aerospace structural design experience is required.

Qualifications:

• BS mechanical engineering.
• 8+ years relevant experience with tilt rotor aircraft.
• Knowledge of GD&T basics.
• Proficient in CATIA v6.
• Previous experience in Aircraft Design is required.
• Preferred: experience with DARPA, prototype programs, unmanned vehicle programs.
• Strong understanding of aerospace design principles and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work within assigned hours for a task, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively when risks or issues arise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, primarily virtually.
• Like to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences.

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.
• US Citizen is required due to nature of work.

Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.