Mechanical Engineer

Quest Global; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Schenectady, NY, to support design and testing for generator components. You will collaborate with teams to develop solutions and perform updates to documentation while ensuring manufacturability and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 1-3 years of relevant experience. This position offers competitive pay and benefits beginning on day one.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in mechanical design of generator components or power-generation accessories.
• Knowledge of Non-Conformance Requests (NCRs) and Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Responsibilities

• Support drawing and BOM updates for generator components and assemblies.
• Develop mechanical solutions, including design calculations.
• Create, implement, and update test plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams on interfaces and meeting technical requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS Workbench)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Knowledge of NCRs, SDRs

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLM

Nx

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

We are looking for humble geniuses who believe that engineering can make the impossible possible. Innovators, driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers, are invited to join our diverse team. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that believes when you win we all win, and when you fail we all learn, we’re eager to read your application.

What You Will Do

• Support drawing and BOM updates for generator components and assemblies.
• Interface with manufacturing and sourcing to assist in Non‑Conformance Requests (NCRs) and Supplier Deviation Requests (SDRs).
• Perform updates to design documentation and instructions.
• Develop mechanical solutions, including design calculations to meet product and service needs.
• Develop mechanical and testing plans for components and assemblies, oversee and perform tests as needed, interpret results, and recommend actions.
• Conduct RCA investigations for performance and warranty issues on generator stator components.
• Navigate component and assembly drawings and identify parts in BOM.
• Interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Utilize 3D models and finite element analysis (ANSYS Workbench).
• Utilize PLM and create change issues.
• Assist in engineering qualification of stator bars and generator components with suppliers.
• Assist in qualification of generator components with suppliers.
• Support dual‑source qualifications for punchings.
• Create, implement, and update test plans.
• Support qualification of outsourced generators.
• Collaborate with internal teams on interfaces and meeting technical requirements.
• Track weekly manufacturing progress at suppliers, respond to SDRs, and update drawings/BOMs as necessary.
• Create BOMs and complete PLM assigned tasks.
• Support manufacturing and sourcing in industrialization and generator projects and qualification efforts to improve producibility.

What You Will Bring

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in mechanical design of generator components and/or power‑generation accessories.
• Knowledge of NCRs, SDRs, RCAs, PLM, Nx, GD&T is desired.

Pay Range

$70K to $80K

Work Requirements

The work location is Schenectady, NY (no remote option). You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours. The environment includes a shop floor setting with extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5%

Citizenship Requirement

None

Benefits Begin On Day One

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability