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Quest Defense Expands in Ohio, Doubles Employee Base, and Designates Cincinnati Location a Center of Excellence

Aerospace and Defense engineering company adding 150 jobs

Published: Mon Aug 19 2024

Company Name: Quest Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc.

Location: Cincinnati

Site Region: Southwest

Industry Sector: Aerospace and Aviation

Company Profile: Quest Defense, a subsidiary of Quest Global, is a customized engineering solutions services company supporting the aerospace and defense industries. The company specializes in product engineering, lifecycle management, software product engineering, and aftermarket care.

Company Website: https://www.quest-defense.com/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 150
Jobs retained: 171
Types of jobs: Mechanical Engineers, Aerospace Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Software Engineers

Capital Investment: $0

Timetable: Quest Defense plans to add new positions over the next three years.

Company Need:

Quest Defense is experiencing growth to meet increased client demand. The company also plans to move employees from remote locations to one larger space. As part of the expansion, the company plans to designate its Cincinnati operations as a center of excellence.

Testimonial:

We are excited to extend our collaboration with the State of Ohio to foster job creation and economic growth in the Cincinnati region. Our new office space in Blue Ash will be a hub for innovation, allowing us to attract top talent and further enhance our capabilities.

- Chad Iverson -

General Manager of Operations / Quest Defense Systems & Solutions

Why Ohio?

Ohio is home to two federal research centers, four federal innovation institutes, and five R-1 top-tier research universities. It leads the charge in empowering aviation firms to realize their vision and long-term financial goals fully.

As an aviation manufacturing hub with an extensive supply chain, Ohio offers businesses sustained growth for years. The centrally located state is bolstered by over 70 higher education institutions with aerospace occupation programs. Ohio is also home to industry-leading companies like Sierra Nevada Corporation, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell.

Collaborators:

State of Ohio, JobsOhio, REDI Cincinnati, The City of Blue Ash