What are the responsibilities and job description for the Repair Development - Mechanical Engineer position at Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.?
Roles & Responsibilities:
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
Pay Ranges
$68,000-$72,000 USD
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don't just build technology - we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart - not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we're not just leading the industry - we're revolutionizing it.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support the In-Service Operations of fleets of various Large, Medium, and Small Aero engines
- Development of repair solutions for structural and rotating parts of engines
- Support engine overhaul by providing repair solutions to salvage engine components
- In-Service Issue Analysis (Maintenance), Non-conformance Investigation & dispositions
- Technical Report writing and develop substantiation for the Airworthiness requirements
- Repair procedure Development & writing repair instructions/ preparation and modification of Repair & Inspection manuals to support in service fleet maintenance on Aero-Engine components
- Incorporation of Service Bulletin, Modification Bulletin, Design Alternation Request and Repair notes into the repair manuals
- Provide inputs supporting evaluation and improvement of processes, tools, and methodologies & ensure best practices are used throughout the company.
Required Skills:
- BS or associate degree from an accredited university/college with a minimum of 1 years of repair engineering experience
- Minimum one year of experience in repair engineering and/or technical writing on Gas turbines/Aero Engines components
- Good hands-on experience in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar tools)
- Must have strong verbal and written communications skills, organization & trouble shooting skills
- Proven ability to work well within a team & collaborative environment with different engineering functions and manufacturing shops
Desired Skills:
- Understanding of repair source approvals and vendor trial management
- Collaboration with other support functions- design, analysis, fleet, materials, sourcing, and shops to demonstrate repair processes are viable
- Ensure configuration management changes and spares requirements are accounted proactively with sourcing/suppliers
- Sound knowledge of gas turbine engines, engine components and their functions during engine operation
- Knowledge of various failure/ deterioration mechanisms leading to component/ system failures or distress
- Knowledge of various inspection methods including NDT techniques, various manufacturing techniques and their application during component repair
- Familiar with Gas Turbine Materials, Tooling, Protective Treatments, Coatings and Heat Treatments
- Knowledge of Gas Turbine fundamentals, component manufacturing, cleaning, and inspection processes
- Experience in NX, Teamcenter, part drawing reading, preparing repair sketches, and GD&T
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
- Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
- Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
- Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
- Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
- Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
Pay Ranges
$68,000-$72,000 USD
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don't just build technology - we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart - not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we're not just leading the industry - we're revolutionizing it.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary : $68,000 - $72,000