Senior Mechanical Design Engineer/Tool-Secret Clearance

Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.

Cincinnati, OH Posted 4/11/2025 Full Time

Are you a skilled technical professional with a passion for precision and innovation We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Tool Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in creating cutting-edge production, engineering, and developmental tools. If you have a strong background in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and are eager to apply your expertise to real-world challenges, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Excellence: Utilize your expertise in reading and interpreting conceptual designs, blueprints, and engineering orders to create precise tool designs. Make use of computer-based design systems to bring your ideas to life.
  • Mathematical Prowess: Apply your mathematical skills, including geometric and trigonometric formulas, to calculate dimensions, angles, and machining guidelines, ensuring precision in tool design.
  • Material Mastery: Leverage your knowledge of various metals, plastics, ceramics, and composite materials to design tools tailored to their unique properties and machining characteristics.
  • Collaborative Spirit: Coordinate with Tool Engineers to meet tool requisitions, implement design changes, and ensure modifications align with requirements.
  • Empowerment Through Communication: Assist shop personnel in understanding your tool design drawings, fostering effective collaboration.
  • Data Management: Maintain accurate manufacturing data and statistics, either manually or through computer-based systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical Background: Hold a technical degree (e.g., BS or AS) or have commensurate years of experience in a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5plus years' NX experience.
  • CAD Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and modeling skills, particularly using NX.
  • Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering documents, sketches, blueprints, and verbal discussions to translate concepts into precise designs.
  • GD&T Expertise: Apply your knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T) to support tool fixture design and fabrication processes.
  • Machining Know-How: Apply machining theory, best practices, and mechanical systems knowledge to design tooling for turbomachinery repair and manufacturing.
  • Tolerance Mastery: Have a complete understanding of product tolerance stack-ups and datum structures in the context of designing tooling fixtures.
  • Mathematical Acumen: Possess excellent math skills, including proficiency in trigonometry.
  • Safety First: Exhibit a commitment to safety values and comply with factory process safety rules and requirements.
  • Communication Skills: Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration.
  • Deadline-Driven: Demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines, work under time constraints, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels and contribute positively to team dynamics.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and embrace the diversity of experiences within dynamic teams.
  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or ability to get DOD clearance.

Additional Skills:

  • Independent Contributor: Effectively contribute to and perform within a team while also possessing the capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Legacy Tooling Upgrades: Ability to review, interpret, and upgrade heritage/legacy tooling designs to modern standards, applications, and practices.
  • Budget Adherence: Discuss, comprehend, and adhere to established or agreed-upon budgets for tooling design (models and drawings).

If you're ready to take on exciting challenges, apply your expertise to shape the future of tool design, and be a part of a dynamic and fun-loving team, we encourage you to apply! Join us in making a difference through precision and innovation

We look forward to having you join the journey!

JOB LOCATION:
Cincinnati, OH 45242

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