Project Manager

Quest Global•Rockford, IL

5d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

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:

Requirements

Minimum AS degree with 4 years of manufacturing production support experience or equivalent; in lieu of college degree 6 years of experience acceptable
Demonstrated ability to oversee delivery timelines and clear roadblocks regarding casting initiatives from supplier.
Understanding of quality engineering and First Article Inspection.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required
Energetic and excellent communication skills
Strong sense of urgency
Must be self-motivated, open and transparent, as well as having excellent organizational skills
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret blueprints a plus

Responsibilities

Work with suppliers and buyers to understand delivery dates and delays
Put project plan together for various casting suppliers and their delivery issues to help clear and deliver to customer on time
Work closely with all Value Stream Leaders and teams to communicate immediate casting issues and potential problems on the horizon
Work with quality and other technical departments to help clear up issues surrounding supplier delivery issues (ex. FAI’s, EC’s, SRI’s, work transfer scheduling issues)
Identify and drive closure to action items related to casting deliveries
Track deliveries by maintaining a line of balance