Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Company: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

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:Are you an entry level Mechanical Analysis Engineer, FEA Engineer or Stress Engineer looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Join our fast-growing team supporting leading Aerospace companies! If you are a highly motivated individual, a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in technology, we have the perfect job for you!The TeamWe are a newly formed and fast-growing team with ambition, excitement, and a will to innovate. We are on the frontier creating exciting new business opportunities for Quest Defense, and our valuable skillsets fuel important company initiatives. We value employee satisfaction and work-life balance, and our team policies reflect that. For employees seeking new challenges, we also provide ample opportunity to rise above expectations and take on additional responsibilities. All employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their teams and customer relationships. We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always in search of better and more efficient ways of solving problems.The RoleWe are seeking a full time Mechanical Analysis Engineer who will help customers solve challenging and complex problems in state-of the-art gas turbine engines. You will use a mix of commercial and customer proprietary codes and will likely work on various sections/modules of the engine. Willingness to dive in and figure things out is key. 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 Defense 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 FunctionsUse computational tools to perform FEA for gas turbine components and turbomachineryWorking in a team setting, helping co-workers solve issuesGeometry and mesh preparation, model setup and analysis, post-process and prepare high-quality presentations of results according to customer requirementsPrepare and present reports on findings in technical reviewsWork with other engineers, customers, and vendors as a team to efficiently support the program plans and schedulesDevelop innovative ideas and productivity improvements to improve cost on customer products and team deliverablesWork within budgetary and schedule constraintsAs an engineering services provider employee, be willing to try different services and accept new responsibilities as projects end and new projects begin.QualificationsThe successful candidate is detail oriented and highly collaborative. There will be a significant amount of interaction with the customer's teams. Listening to the customer's issues and offering proactive solutions is critical to building a strong relationship with this new customer.0-1 years of engineering experience, gas turbine industry preferredBS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineeringAbility to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, maintain composure and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyExperience with ANSYS Classic and Workbench strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to quickly learn new methods, techniques, and approachesDemonstrated communication skillsWork well in a team oriented, collaborative environmentAre meticulously detail orientedEnjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!US Citizen with active DoD secret clearance is required due to nature of work (or ability to obtain one)Physical Requirements & Work EnvironmentOffice environments, work must be performed in secure environments on-site at the customer facilitySubstantial amounts of telephone and computer work Heavily regulated industries with strict adherence to proceduresFlexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving earlyAbility to use personal transportation to visit customer locations or Quest Defense offices

Keywords: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Cincinnati , Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Secret Clearance), Engineering , Cincinnati, Ohio