Manufacturing Engineer

Quest Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global delivers world-class engineering solutions and seeks engineers to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for gas turbine components. You will collaborate with design and repair teams to drive new product introductions and improve production efficiency.

Required experience includes 2+ years in fabrication, CNC programming and CAD/CAM (Siemens NX), with GD&T knowledge and heat treatment exposure. This onsite role is based in Charlotte, NC, USA.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of applicable experience.
• Minimum 2+ years manufacturing in fabrication and machine shop; total 5+ years on shop floor.
• Experience with nickel-based alloys forming and fabrication (welding, brazing).
• Familiarity with CNC programming and laser drilling/machining centers.
• Heat treatment vacuum furnace operations and maintenance.
• Proficient with CAD/CAM software, preferably Siemens NX, including fixture design.
• Understanding of GD&T, NDT/DPT, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product-specific processes for manufacturing gas turbine components.
• Lead manufacturing and repair process development and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with design and repair engineering on new product introduction and industrialization.
• Ensure processes are defined and communicated to shop floor via instructions and briefings.
• Provide technical guidance and training on fixtures, tooling, and equipment use.
• Create work instructions and SOPs as required.
• Identify automation opportunities and support process improvement ideas.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

CNC programming

Laser drilling / machining

Heat treatment vacuum furnace

CAD/CAM (Siemens NX)

GD&T knowledge

Lean/Six Sigma

Robotic programming

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CNC machines

Laser drilling equipment

Job description

Job Requirements

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor 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. 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. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement product specific processes used to manufacture complex gas turbine combustion components.
• Participate in and lead manufacturing and repair process development and improvement projects on gas turbine combustion components.
• Effectively work with design and repair engineering colleagues on new product introduction and process development and industrialization.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are clearly defined and communicated from manufacturing engineering to the shop floor via technical instructions, project briefings, etc.
• Provide technical guidance and training to operators, technicians, and manufacturing engineers on the use of fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Create work instructions and SOPs where required
• Identify areas of automation, identify and support process improvement ideas

What You Will Bring

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of applicable experience is required
• Min.2+ years of manufacturing experience in a fabrication and machine shop environment; overall 5+yrs in manufacturing shopfloor.
• Strong technical skills in forming and fabrication (welding, brazing, …) of Nickel-based alloys.
• Preferred candidate also will have experience with CNC programing and operation of laser drilling and/or machining centers.
• Experience in heat treatment vacuum furnace operations and maintenance.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM software, preferably Siemens NX, with experience in fixture design, sheet metal forming, and ideally robotic programming.
• Experience in improving manufacturing processes, facilities, and production planning, along with knowledge of tooling and equipment selection.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications, understanding GD&T, non-destructive and destructive testing techniques, and familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma philosophies.

Pay Range: $80k -$92K/annum

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an onsite position located in Charlotte, NC, USA

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

Citizenship Requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship / U.S. person / GC holder is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability