Operations Lead (6 Month Project)

Who We Are:

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:

• Bridge the gap between engineering and shop-floor execution by leading cross functional teams
• Provide NPI leadership for transition to production and new product introduction phases, ensuring designs are optimized for SFM/SFA
• Track milestones; develop, maintain, and execute program schedules
• Mitigate risk; proactively identify bottlenecks, supply chain constraints, or technical risks and implement robust contingency plans
• Drive production costs down by analyzing BOM costs, labor hours, and scrap rates to meet target margins and secure adequate capacity planning
• Manage CAPEX and OPEX budgets
• Lead continuous improvement following Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies
• Lead RCA with cross-functional teams for production line-down situations utilizing structured problem solving such as 8D and 5 Whys

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, Operations Management, or related technical discipline
• An MBA or Master’s in Engineering Management is highly desirable
• 5-8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years explicitly in program/project management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management Tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet), ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, etc., and Project Lifecycle Management software
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Proven ability to influence without authority in a matrixed corporate structure
• Ability to distill complex technical hurdles to clear executive summaries

Pay Range: $48.00/hour - $57.00/hour

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Farmington, CT .

• 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.

Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, 5% of travel is required.

Citizenship Requirement: Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance