Mechanical Engineer - Rotating Equipment

About the role

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we solve problems better and faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to tackle the most critical and large-scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail, and semiconductor industries. We seek humble geniuses who believe engineering can make the impossible possible; innovators driven to design, develop, and test as trusted partners 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 believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, we’re eager to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects in parallel for the Rotating Equipment Team and ensure commitments are well established and met with regular updates to stakeholders.
• Responsible for requirement traceability – from Concept Development through Down Select – Detailed Analysis – Validation Strategy – Validation Execution to Production Launch.
• Lead engineering engagement in PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Responsible for deviation review and disposition of non‑conforming parts.
• Present all potential engineering solutions to leadership, interact with cross‑functional peers, and provide updates to various stakeholders (production, reliability, sourcing, etc.).
• Perform fatigue evaluation and life predictions – parent material S‑N curves, weld evaluation, etc.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues, risks, or developments.
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology, OR Associates degree with a minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
• Experience in and ability to work “hands on” in validation and product troubleshooting – navigating progress and addressing roadblocks as they may present themselves.
• Strong Independent Drive and Follow‑up.
• Experience and familiarity working within an Engineering design framework.
• Experience in Drawing, Documentation and Procedure development.

Skills

• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Strong Mechanical components design analysis techniques – Bolted Joint, FEA, CFD, etc.
• Root Cause Analysis techniques – containment and correction.
• Exceptional Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, decision‑making and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a shop‑floor environment.
• Hardware/Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Full-time 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

Pay

Pay Range: $70K‑$85K. Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure.

Schedule

This role is considered an on‑site position located in Erie, PA. 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 extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Travel requirements: less than 10% travel required.