Regional Chief Engineer

Quest Global•Indianapolis, IN

39d•$150,000 - $180,000•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:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering, or a related technical field
15-20 years of career experience
Experience in leading technical development activities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in leading project presentations
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Lead technical proposals to customers and support sales campaigns
Conduct technical and deliverable reviews on work completed before delivery to customer
Monitor the technical health of work packages
Creation and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions
Conduct service-specific training
Manage, update, and create and training material. Support training initiatives as needed
Support root cause analyses and improvement actions
Support service capability development through creating collateral, conducting Technology Excellence Demonstrators and pilot projects, and partnering with Sales and Managers on campaign initiatives
Support technical capability assessments of the team members in your service
Ensure the pool of technical reviewers is maintained for your program
Participate in international communities in your field and build industry network
Support hiring by conducting technical interviews and training other technical interviewers
Maintain metrics for technical delivery activities like on time delivery and right first time
Drive the design and development of mechanical systems and components to meet customer requirements
Analyze and evaluate designs for strength, durability, and performance
Lead cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, quality control, and suppliers
Continuously improve design processes and methodologies
Stay current with industry standards and regulations
Guide and develop employees and managers on their individual technical career paths.
Mentor and train junior engineers
Represent the company in customer and industry meetings
Provide technical leadership and direction to the design engineering team