Mechanical Analysis Engineer (FEA) - Secret Clearance

Quest Defense; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 72,500 - 83,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(K)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Cincinnati is seeking a Mechanical Analysis Engineer with 1-3 years of experience in turbine gas-path design or FEA analysis. The successful candidate will aid in analyzing gas turbine components and collaborating with clients. A BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is required, along with proficiency in ANSYS tools and MS Excel. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of turbine gas-path design or FEA analysis experience in the gas turbine industry.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under time constraints.
• Experience with stress, life estimation, creep, and vibration FEA analysis techniques required.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the design and analysis of gas turbine components.
• Perform FEA analysis for gas turbine components and turbomachinery.
• Document all work according to customer requirements.

Skills

FEA analysis

Gas turbine design

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS Classic

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Mechanical Analysis Engineer (FEA) - Secret Clearance

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, innovators, and high performers to join our engineering team in the aerospace field and help design, develop, and test solutions for Fortune 500 customers.

Base pay range

$72,500.00/yr - $83,500.00/yr

The Role

The successful candidate will aid in the design and analysis of gas turbine components using commercial and/or customer proprietary tools, collaborating with customers to solve complex engineering problems.

Potential Job Functions

• Use computational tools to perform FEA analysis for gas turbine components and turbomachinery
• Mentor less experienced engineers
• Geometry and mesh preparation
• Model set‑up and analysis
• Post‑process and prepare high‑quality presentations of results
• Document all work according to customer requirements
• Prepare and present reports on findings

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of turbine gas‑path design or FEA analysis experience in the gas turbine industry
• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, maintain composure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with ANSYS Classic and Workbench strongly preferred
• Experience with part ownership and design cycle preferred
• Experience with stress, life estimation, creep, and vibration FEA analysis techniques required
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly MS Excel required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, creative environment
• Enjoy dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!

Compensation type: Competitive wages. Position also qualifies for benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, disability, life insurance, 401(K), tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.