Quest Global Manufacturing

Technical Design Engineer - Remote

Quest Global Manufacturing • $95K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • 10+ years in component engineering or related fields within an aerospace context.
  • Proficient in reading engineering drawings and technical data packages.
  • Experienced in assessing part equivalence for source substitution.
  • Familiar with aerospace product families across both commercial and defense sectors.
  • Ability to write clear technical documentation for compliance purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent technical assessments of proposed parts versus commercial equivalents.
  • Create detailed comparisons of characteristics from technical documents.
  • Analyze and document the functional and contextual equivalence of parts.
  • Quantify technical differences that influence pricing, assisting in pricing analysis.
  • Draft technical narratives to support or challenge supplier assertions.
  • Identify alternative commercial parts through market research.
  • Defend against unsupported claims with sound technical reasoning.
  • Mentor and support team members in technical processes.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Short/Long Term Disability benefits.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Incentive through a referral program.
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

What You Will Do:
  • Perform independent technical assessment of proposed part versus asserted commercial comparable
  • Develop side-by-side salient characteristic comparisons from drawings, specifications, and technical data
  • Analyze and document form, fit, and function equivalence, including application and installation context
  • Quantify and characterize technical differences that drive price delta, feeding the analyst's price walk
  • Write the technical narrative substantiating or refuting the supplier's claim
  • Identify comparable parts and alternate commercial sources during market research support
  • Push back on unsupported assertions with defensible technical rationale
  • Train and assist team members
  • Perform technical reviews to ensure quality deliverables

What You Will Bring:
  • Mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 10+ years in component engineering, alternate sourcing, EPA/TDR development, should-cost, or value engineering in an aerospace hardware environment
  • Fluent in engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages
  • Experience assessing part equivalence for source substitution or qualification
  • Familiarity with aerospace product families across commercial and defense platforms
  • Clear technical writing for a compliance audience, not an engineering audience

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 per year

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 comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered a Remote position, based in Phoenix, AZ.

Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, no travel is required.

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

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

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Quest Global Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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