Mechanical Analysis Engineer

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 part of a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

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, high performers, and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Looking for your chance to join a growing and engaged engineering team in the aerospace field? Have you been waiting for a chance to apply your engineering know-how to come up with innovative solutions to complex problems? Quest Defense is looking for an experienced candidate to join our engineering team in order to continue our growth and to enhance our service offerings. If you like seeking out complex challenges to solve, and using the latest techniques to design new game-changing products, come and be a part of our team.

The Role

The successful candidate will draw upon their experience to aid in the design and analysis of gas turbine components using a mix of commercial tools and/or customer proprietary tools.

Collaboration and a forward thinking approach are important to ensure we remain the supplier of choice for our customers. You will also be the face of QuEST to your customers. Through listening to customer challenges, and building on your previous experiences, you will find creative approaches that will solve their most difficult engineering problems.

Potential Job Functions

Use computational tools to perform FEA analysis for gas turbine components and turbomachinery
Mentoring less experienced engineers
Geometry and mesh preparation
Model setup 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

We’re excited to talk to you if your qualifications meet the following criteria:

3-6 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
Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!
US Citizen

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

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.

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