Technical Leader CAD Drafting / Model Based Definition, Secret Clearance
QuEST Defense
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The Quest Defense Product Definition Team is looking for a focused and skilled leader to guide drafting and model-based definition efforts for complex aerospace products. This role requires a proactive team player with strong initiative, ready to lead in a fast-paced environment.
Role Summary:
You’ll lead a team in creating 3D models and 2D drawings of military aircraft components, ensuring compliance with engineering, manufacturing, and customer requirements. This includes managing GD&T standards, performing tolerance analyses, and defining best practices for traditional drafting and model-based definition in aerospace.
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 10-15 in drafting and model-based definition for jet engine components.
- Oversee the creation of 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using Siemens NX and Teamcenter PLM.
- Ensure accuracy and adherence to aerospace standards through tolerance stack-up analyses and GD&T practices.
- Develop and maintain training, standards, and workflows for the Product Definition team.
- Represent Quest Defense in customer meetings, ensuring alignment on technical goals and execution.
- Collaborate across subsystems and modules to support product definition reviews.
Requirements:
- STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in ASME Y14.5M 2018 GD&T standards, Siemens NX, and Teamcenter PLM.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
- On-site work split between East Hartford and Windsor Locks, CT.
Preferred:
- BSME or advanced engineering degree with 10+ years of experience.
- Experience in drafting/model-based definition for aerospace components.
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Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
- Substantial amounts of telephone,video conferencing and computer work.
- Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
- Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
- Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
- Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
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.
Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications
At Quest Defense Systems and Solutions, we don’t just build technology — we engineer the future. From next-generation aerospace solutions to cutting-edge defense systems, we tackle the toughest, mission-critical challenges that keep people safe and push the boundaries of innovation. This is where problem-solvers, innovators, and visionary thinkers come together to shape the future. With over 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering expertise, our commitment to delivering high-quality, transformative solutions sets us apart — not just as an industry leader, but as a driving force for impactful change. Together, we’re not just leading the industry — we’re revolutionizing it.
Quest Defense provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.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.
