Senior Product Definition Engineer: Aerospace CAD & MBD

Quest Defense; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/life and disability覆盖

401(k) with employer match

Professional development support

Flexible, friendly workplace

Job summary

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior Product Definition Engineer to support aerospace structures, engine controls, gas turbine components, and MBD programs. You will create and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, ensure BOM integrity in Teamcenter, and uphold ASME and GD&T standards.

You’ll collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineers, participate in design reviews, and drive manufacturability through tolerance studies and data control in a highly regulated aerospace

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Product Definition, CAD Design, or Mechanical Drafting experience.
• Proficiency using Catia V5 preferred or equivalent model or modify parts, create assemblies, and perform clash analysis.
• Proficient understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and performing to standards such as ASME Y14.41 Model-Based Definition.
• Experience with Digital Product Definition (DPD).
• Experience creating 3D models, 2D drawings, Assembly layouts
• Experience reading and interpreting 2D engineering drawings, parts lists, bill of materials, and interpreting manufacturing design process specifications.
• Experience with different manufacturing and assembly methods such as machining, sheet metal forming, and welding as well as the manufacturing processes that support these operations.
• Strong understanding of: Engineering drawing interpretation, Mechanical assemblies, & Tolerance stack-ups
• Experience designing and developing tooling for part fabrication and assembly, including critical interchangeable and close tolerance mating features.
• Experience scanning parts, scanning tools, and processing point cloud data.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated aerospace environment.
• Due to the nature of these roles, applicants must be US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models using CATIA V5 for parts, housings, assemblies, and engine components.
• Create and revise 2D engineering drawings, Model-Based Definitions (MBD), and Bills of Material (BOMs) in Teamcenter.
• Validate supplier CAD models and product definitions against engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements.
• Interpret engineering requirements and design intent; review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ASME Y14.5.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, geometric studies, and assembly interference/clash analysis to support design accuracy and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews as the Product Definition representative and resolve drawing, modeling, and technical issues.
• Support engineering changes, configuration management, and technical documentation updates.
• Ensure product data is properly controlled, documented, and export compliant.
• Produce solid models for piece parts, housings, assemblies, and engine components.
• Create detailed 2D engineering drawings
• Model-Based Definitions (MBD)
• Perform tolerance stack-up and geometric studies to ensure manufacturability.
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) in Teamcenter.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to resolve product definition issues throughout development.

Skills

Product Definition

CAD Design

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Catia V5

Teamcenter

Job description

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior Product Definition Engineer to support aerospace structures, engine controls, gas turbine components, and MBD programs. You will create and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, ensure BOM integrity in Teamcenter, and uphold ASME and GD&T standards.

You’ll collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineers, participate in design reviews, and drive manufacturability through tolerance studies and data control in a highly regulated aerospace