Full-Time

Operations Technician

Quest Defense

Quest Defense

201-500 employees

Develops aerospace and defense engineering solutions

Compensation Overview

$90 - $100/hr

No H1B Sponsorship

Clarksburg, WV, USA

In Person

Onsite role in Clarksburg, West Virginia; no remote work.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Assembly

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Requirements
  • 20+ years of experience in aircraft production, manufacturing, or assembly
  • 7+ years of direct C-130 production line experience
  • Deep knowledge of aircraft build processes, mechanical assembly, and production operations
  • Experience as a lead, supervisor, or production support expert
  • Proven ability to train, mentor, and develop production teams
  • Strong understanding of production tools, workflows, and manufacturing processes
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both shop floor teams and leadership
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a technical expert (SME) for C-130 aircraft production and assembly
  • Mentor and coach production staff, leads, and supervisors on best practices
  • Train teams on aircraft build processes, tools, and production workflows
  • Support mechanical assembly operations and work center activities
  • Provide guidance on aircraft systems, structures, and build sequences
  • Help improve production efficiency, quality, and consistency
  • Coach leads and supervisors on decision-making, leadership, and team management
  • Identify gaps in production knowledge and implement training solutions
  • Support a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability
Desired Qualifications
  • Background as a Work Center Supervisor, Lead Mechanic, or Production Lead
  • Experience supporting aircraft build, modification, or sustainment programs
  • Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing standards and quality requirements
  • Experience improving production processes, training programs, or team performance

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions engineers aerospace and defense capabilities and builds systems that address mission-critical challenges to keep people safe and advance defense technology. Its products include next-generation aerospace solutions and integrated defense systems designed to perform under high-stakes conditions. The company differentiates itself through more than 25 years of aerospace and defense engineering experience, a track record of delivering high-quality, transformative solutions, and a commitment to partnering with customers to solve the world’s hardest engineering problems. Its goal is to be the most trusted partner for the most challenging engineering problems, guiding the industry and driving meaningful change in aerospace and defense.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Quest Defense scales engineering capacity in Cincinnati to meet rising US aerospace and defense demand.
  • The subsidiary partners with strategic defense players to accelerate product design and optimize production supply chains.
  • Focus on hydrodynamic simulation and propulsion positions Quest to address emerging maritime and space engineering challenges.

What critics are saying

  • Foreign ownership by Singapore-based Quest Global creates political vulnerability under CFIUS and risk of exclusion from classified contracts.
  • US-based AI-native firms like Altair and Ansys undercut federal contract value with faster simulation cycles.
  • New 2026 Executive Order may mandate full divestiture of Quest Global within two years, forcing Quest Defense to cease operations.

What makes Quest Defense unique

  • Quest Defense expands engineering in computational fluid dynamics and structural finite element analysis for US defense aerospace.
  • The company secured a Special Security Agreement enabling independent operations aligned with US industrial security rules.
  • Quest Defense delivers end-to-end lifecycle solutions including mission-critical software and advanced propulsion for air, land, sea, and space.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours