Senior Mechanical Design Engineer/Tool-Secret Clearance

Company: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

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:

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• 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:
  
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  • 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:
    
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    • 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!

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