Quest Defense Doubles Employee Base and Designates Cincinnati Location a Center of Excellence
CINCINNATI – August 15, 2024 — Quest Defense, a leading global product engineering services company supporting aerospace and defense industries, also a subsidiary of Quest Global, announces it will nearly double its workforce and designate its Cincinnati operations a center of excellence. The company plans to expand its office footprint in Blue Ash, Ohio, adding 150 new jobs and an annualized payroll of $12 million to its existing workforce of 170 over the next three years, reinforcing Quest Global’s commitment to growth and innovation.
Quest Defense provides end-to-end engineering solutions across aerospace product development, product lifecycle management including aftermarket and supply chain, and digital transformation for its customers.
“We are excited to extend our collaboration with the State of Ohio to foster job creation and economic growth in the Cincinnati region,” said Chad Iverson, General Manager of Operations, Quest Defense Systems & Solutions. “Our new office space in Blue Ash will be a hub for innovation, allowing us to attract top talent and further enhance our capabilities.”
“We are thrilled that Quest Defense has decided to double its workforce and expand its center of engineering excellence here in Blue Ash,” said Blue Ash Economic Development Director Dan Johnson. “This growth not only underscores the company’s success and commitment to our community but also highlights Blue Ash as a thriving hub for business expansion and opportunity. We are dedicated to supporting such initiatives that drive economic vitality and job creation in our city.”
“Quest Defense’s near doubling of its workforce underscores the strength of our region’s aerospace industry and reinforces Ohio’s legacy as the birthplace of aviation,” said Kevin Donnelly, REDI Cincinnati vice president of projects management. “The company’s establishment of a center of excellence highlights the sector’s robust workforce, currently exceeding 18,000.”
“Quest Defense’s major expansion will create more than 150 in-demand jobs for associates that will work alongside the company’s existing, proven engineering talent,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Ohio’s strong STEM pipeline and experienced workforce will play an essential role as Quest Defense continues growing and advancing aerospace and aviation technology.”
About Quest Global
Founded in 1997, Quest Global is one of the world’s leading engineering research and development (ER&D) services companies. Quest Global believes engineering has the unique opportunity to solve the problems of today that stand in the way of tomorrow. For more than 25 years, we have strived to be the most trusted partner for the world’s hardest engineering problems. As a global organization headquartered in Singapore, the team at Quest Global live and work in 18 countries, with 78 global delivery centers and offices, driven by 20,000+ extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better and faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, med-tech & healthcare, rail, communications, and semiconductor industries.
About Blue Ash
The City of Blue Ash offers a unique blend of small-town charm, top-rated amenities, major employers, and big-city access. Blue Ash is the perfect place to raise your family, advance your career, have fun, and experience the good life. Enjoy free concerts and festivals featuring national entertainment, remarkable restaurants, a state-of-the-art Recreation Center, and the outstanding Summit Park. Blue Ash is also home to over 2,500 of the most successful companies in the region and around the globe, making it the largest suburban office market in Greater Cincinnati. Learn more at www.blueash.com.
About REDI Cincinnati
The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati is the first point-of-contact for companies locating or growing in the 15-county region at the heart of southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana. REDI Cincinnati is supported by top business leaders and community partners and staffed by a team of economic development experts who are uniting the Cincinnati region to compete globally. The future is bright, and we’re building it, right now. Join us at REDICincinnati.com.
About JobsOhio
JobsOhio, Ohio’s private nonprofit economic development corporation, enhances company growth and personnel development through business attraction, retention, and expansion across ten competitive industry sectors. With a team of seasoned professionals, JobsOhio utilizes a comprehensive network to foster talent production in targeted industries and attract talent through Find Your Ohio. Collaborating with seven regional partners, including Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River Economic Development, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership, and Team NEO, JobsOhio delivers world-class customer service to provide companies with a competitive advantage. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.