Ground Test Repair Engineer

Overview

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Ground Test Repair Engineer

• Evaluate damage to ground test equipment during normal use and develop repairs to restore the parts to original / acceptable conditions
• Engage with customers in properly scoping / inspecting damage conditions prior to quoting / part arrival on site
• Develop project schedule / cost to support quoting all repair jobs
• Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers
• Develop repairs, work instructions, identify materials to support all repair jobs, including engagement with production personnel
• Develop standard repair processes to simplify repair execution
• Support production personnel in the performance of the repairs in our facility and at customer locations
• Travel to support repair work. Travel up to 50% may be required depending on the repair work. Review and disposition nonconforming material to technical requirements
• Contribute to Cost of Poor-Quality efforts, challenge existing processes, and drive improvements
• Ensure compliance with established engineering methodologies
• Use sound engineering judgment, technical expertise, and data analysis to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems
• Support program management by developing an engineering project plan, establishing work packages, milestones, objectives
• Mentor junior designers

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 15 years prior relevant experience
• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong project ownership, execution, and proactive mentalities
• 10 years experience with composite manufacturing processes
• Prior experience with fiber-reinforced polymer composites, specifically: fiberglass, aramid, and/or carbon prepreg and wet layup (especially epoxy resin systems)
• Comprehensive experience in advanced Composite and Bonded Structures (ie. Organic/Polymer Matrix Composites, Fiber Reinforcement, Manufacturing methods, Adhesives, Surface Preparation, etc.)
• Knowledge of Composites and Bonded Structures applications for gas turbines and/or other similar applications
• Experience with mechanical design (machining, joints, fasteners, welding) in relevant industry positions (aerospace, defense, automotive or similar)
• Experience with designing tooling to support repairs / production processes such as locating fixtures or grinding depth aids
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques, such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current, FPI, camera optics, X-ray and others used in aerospace

• Advanced Degree in Engineering
• Computer Aided Design Software experience:
  Creo / Windchill (Preferred) or NX / Fiber
  
  SIM / Team Center
• Computer Aided Engineering software experience
• Experience with design for manufacturing & assembly
• Documenting repair validation, analysis and research
• Understanding of manufacturing cost and reproducibility
• Familiarity with principles of product development, reliability and quality control
• Experience with configuration management
• Experience with GD&T to include determining tolerance requirements

Pay Range: $80,000 - $150,000

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Lansing Michigan.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Due to the nature of the work, ability to travel up to 50% of the time. US Passport (or ability to acquire)

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.