Delivery Assurance Specialist

Quest Global•Windsor Locks, CT

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills: What You Will Do: Support the manufacturing operations for a large value stream within a product line platform Be responsible for all aspects of manufacturing execution, including execution to an MRP schedule, achieving positive variance to Hybrid Propulsion Unit (HPU) performance, and managing work-in-process to avoid aging WIP Make strategic decisions for the direction of the value stream related to manufacturing plans, including production planning and Cost Reduction Initiatives, and provide a recovery plan Drive detailed actions, collaborating with the customer sites to recover delivery schedules for the programs Lead project execution for scheduled recovery efforts Manage and support program projects such as reliability, in-service issues, and producibility Provide a detailed line of balance (LOB) with robust actions on various production hardware Interface with both internal and external customers’ locations, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and follow-ups with the supply chain and value stream leaders Work with Value Stream Leads (VSL) to understand the customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3-5 years of prior relevant experience, preferred prior experience in operations, manufacturing, and/or engineering
Strong communication skills
SAP knowledge, including experience with SAP-based Enterprise Resource Planning
Production Control concepts, including WIP management, LOB, and TAKT
Experience with lean manufacturing tools and concepts
Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the production organization concerned with the assembly and processing operations, including a thorough knowledge of manufacturing-related policies/procedures and quality and customer requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Program Management, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing a plus

Responsibilities

Support the manufacturing operations for a large value stream within a product line platform
Be responsible for all aspects of manufacturing execution, including execution to an MRP schedule, achieving positive variance to Hybrid Propulsion Unit (HPU) performance, and managing work-in-process to avoid aging WIP
Make strategic decisions for the direction of the value stream related to manufacturing plans, including production planning and Cost Reduction Initiatives, and provide a recovery plan
Drive detailed actions, collaborating with the customer sites to recover delivery schedules for the programs
Lead project execution for scheduled recovery efforts
Manage and support program projects such as reliability, in-service issues, and producibility
Provide a detailed line of balance (LOB) with robust actions on various production hardware
Interface with both internal and external customers’ locations, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and follow-ups with the supply chain and value stream leaders
Work with Value Stream Leads (VSL) to understand the customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service