Operations Lead Project Specialist (New Product Introduction)

Quest Global•Rockford, IL

15d•$74,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world's fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility. 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: Provide support for managing the transition of products from development to production. The products would include air turbine starters, gearboxes, and blowers. Function as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the “Produce to Deliver” phase of programs, driving actions and setting priorities for the team in order to meet customer delivery milestones. Collaborating with cross-functional organizations, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to ensure operational readiness Identify supply chain and operations risks and drive risk mitigation plans. Help drive industrial recoveries as needed in the supply chain, including but not limited to finding alternate sources, driving rate readiness reviews with critical suppliers, etc. Ensure all quality-related items for products are complete and documented to meet established quality standards. Create and manage the Industrial Plan for development programs. This includes tracking schedules and progress for vendors and customer plant sites to ensure flawless on-time delivery. Also includes regular updates to management.

Requirements

BA or BS technical degree with 2-3 years' experience preferred
AS or comparable 2-year degree with 5-8 years’ experience with new product introduction
SAP experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish.
Excellent communication skills are essential for planning requirements, managing schedules, and keeping cross-functional partners informed
You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide support for managing the transition of products from development to production.
Function as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the “Produce to Deliver” phase of programs
Collaborating with cross-functional organizations, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to ensure operational readiness
Identify supply chain and operations risks and drive risk mitigation plans.
Help drive industrial recoveries as needed in the supply chain
Ensure all quality-related items for products are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
Create and manage the Industrial Plan for development programs.
Tracking schedules and progress for vendors and customer plant sites to ensure flawless on-time delivery.
Provide regular updates to management.