Sr Design Engineer (Gas Turbine MRB)

Quest Global

  • Asheville, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionQuest Global 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 a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a one-hundred year 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, test, and ensure quality 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 everyone! If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when there's an obstacle, we learn and overcome it together; and when you win, we all win - then we're eager to hear from you!The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:Work Location: Ashville, NC (on-site; hybrid)
Shift: Any Shift (work to an established schedule). F/T or P/T. Paid OT (for F/T) as needed.
Work Experience:
  • BSAE / BSME
  • 7 / 15 years Gas Turbine (Aero-preferred/Marine/Industrial) component level design experience
  • MRB (Material Review Board) and/or Non-Conformance process experience (noteworthy)
  • Engineering / Quality Signatory responsibilities (noteworthy)
  • Quality Engineering experience (Part Qualification, Non-Conforming Material, QMS, Continuous Improvement Projects)
  • Other Quality Certifications - noteworthy
Industry: Aero-Engine (i.e. gas turbine / turbomachinery)
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Primary: Review and disposition Non-Conforming Material (parts), Deviation Requests, and Waivers from OEM and supply base, as well as relatable reviews supporting Aftermarket MRO. Work includes ability to review fit, form, function, interchangeability, health, safety, intended use, weight, appearance and classification (major vs minor) based on provided / requested technical information. Interact technically with Design Authority as needed. Also, possess ability to determine/review part repair requirements or usage parameters.
  • Primary: Must be able to obtain and hold "Certified MRE" (Material Review Engineer) status to remain in this role. MRE customer (re)certification training provided by Quest Global.
  • Secondary: Conduct other typical design / manufacturing / quality engineering activities.
  • Part Design / Repair Development / NPI
  • Root Cause / Corrective Action resulting in Process Change / Product (EC) Change
  • Provide technical work review/training/mentorship/support to others
  • Support business growth
Required Skills (Technical Competency) / Attributes:
  • Component level aero/marine/industrial gas turbine design experience - including material and engineering principles (fit, form, function).
  • Ability to read/interpret drawings including understanding of GD&T
  • Reviewing engineering assessments, tolerance stacks, engineering change/deviations, repairs
  • Applying Quality Requirements / Assessing hardware / Interpreting inspection data
  • Familiarity of CAB (Corrective Action Board) activities
  • Presenting technical data/results to customer and regulatory representatives (Federal Aviation Administration; Defense Contract Management Admin)
  • Knowledge (breadth and depth) of modern high tech manufacturing processes (metal, composites) and associated support equipment, gaging, and handling
  • Interaction with MRP systems (Oracle/SAP/CAPP/Solumina)
  • Developing/mentoring less experienced engineers
Desired Skills / Attributes:
  • Service Provider mindset
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, and organized
  • Maintain integrity & ethics in all situations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
  • Office/Home and Shop Floor Environments
  • Common activities include sitting, walking and standing
  • Substantial amounts of computer work
  • Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures
  • Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early, OT
  • Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations
  • Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
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.Apply:
QuEST Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.(Rev: JLJ_1C1A_12Feb24)Total Years of Exp7 plusEducation TypeB.E/B.Tech/BS-Mechanical and Aeronautical EngineeringExperience LevelMid Level

Quest Global