Technical Design Engineer

Quest Global

. Perform independent technical assessment of proposed part versus asserted commercial comparable .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical assessment and analysis of aerospace components, including evaluating part equivalence and conducting market research for alternate sourcing. Proficient in clear technical writing tailored for compliance audiences and familiar with aerospace product families.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeComponent Engineering ExperienceTechnical Writing for ComplianceAerospace Product FamiliarityPart Equivalence Assessment

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Hard Skills

Technical AssessmentForm, Fit, and Function AnalysisTechnical Data AnalysisCost AnalysisEngineering Drawings ProficiencySpecifications EvaluationTechnical Narrative WritingMarket ResearchSource Substitution AssessmentValue Engineering

Soft Skills

Defensible Rationale DevelopmentAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringEPA/TDR DevelopmentAlternate SourcingShould-Cost AnalysisCommercial and Defense Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
No travel is required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mechanical, electrical, or aerospace engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience
3+ 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
U.S. citizenship is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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