Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

Quest Global; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; 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 in Erie, PA is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer for rotating equipment to lead multiple projects and ensure milestones are met with stakeholders. You will drive validation, PPAP coordination, and root-cause investigations in a hands-on shop-floor environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or an Associate’s with 5+ years). Strong GD&T, FEA/CFD skills, and proficient MS Office are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, OR an Associate’s degree with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
• Hands-on validation and product troubleshooting experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and mechanical component design analysis techniques (FEA, CFD).
• Experience with drawing, documentation and procedure development.
• Root Cause Analysis techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in a shop-floor environment and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects in parallel with updates to stakeholders.
• Manage requirement traceability from concept through production launch.
• Coordinate PPAP with internal teams and external vendors.
• Review deviations and disposition non-conforming parts.
• Present engineering solutions to leadership and cross-functional peers.
• Perform fatigue evaluation and life predictions (SN curves, weld evaluation).
• Communicate significant issues/risks promptly to leadership and teams.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect competitive technology.

Skills

Hands-on validation

GD&T

FEA

CFD

Root Cause Analysis

MS Office

Problem solving

Shop-floor experience

Drawing & Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associates degree + 5 years experience

Tools

MS Office

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.

What You Will Do:

- For the Rotating Equipment Team lead multiple projects in parallel and ensure commitments are well established and met with regular updates to stakeholders.
- Responsible for the requirement traceability – From Concept Development through Down Select – Detailed Analysis – Validation Strategy – Validation Execution and to Production Launch
- Will be leading engineering engagement in PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) requiring coordination with internal team and external vendors.
- Will be responsible for deviation review and disposition of non-conforming parts.
- Present all potential engineering solutions to leadership, interact with cross functional peers, and provide updates to various stakeholders (production, reliability, sourcing, etc.)
- Perform Fatigue evaluation and life predictions – parent material SN curves, weld evaluation, etc.
- Provide timely communications on significant issues, risks, or developments
- Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business

What You Will Bring:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, OR
- Associates degree with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience
- Experience in and ability to work “hands on” in validation and product troubleshooting – navigating progress and addressing roadblock as they may present themselves.
- Strong Independent Drive and Follow-up.
- Experience and familiarity working within an Engineering design framework
- Experience in Drawing, Documentation and Procedure development.
- Strong understanding of GD&T.
- Strong Mechanical components design analysis techniques – Bolted Joint, FEA, CFD, etc.
- Root Cause Analysis techniques – containment and correction
- Exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, decision making and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a shop‑floor environment
- Hardware/Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Range: $70K-$85K

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 on-site position located in Erie, PA

• 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, less than 10% of travel is required.

Benefits

Full-time

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