Value Stream Associate (6 Month Project)

About Us

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we solve problems better and faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to address the most critical and large-scale challenges across aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail, and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses who believe engineering can make the impossible possible—innovators driven by technology and innovation 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 all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that values collective success and learning from failure, we’re eager to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing operations for a large value stream within a product line platform, including execution to an MRP schedule, achieving positive variance to Hybrid Propulsion Unit (HPU) performance, and managing work-in-process (WIP) to avoid aging.
• Interface with the Consolidated Manufacturing Center, Value Stream Leaders, and Operations to make strategic decisions for manufacturing plans, production planning, and Cost Reduction Initiatives, and provide recovery plans.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the production organization, including assembly, processing operations, manufacturing policies/procedures, quality, and customer requirements.
• Drive detailed actions in collaboration with customer sites to recover delivery schedules for programs.
• Lead project execution for scheduled recovery efforts 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 internal and external customers, including Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and follow up with the supply chain and value stream leaders.
• Work with Value Stream Leads (VSL) to understand customer needs and issues, ensuring satisfactory service standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of prior relevant experience in operations, manufacturing, and/or engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• ERP/Epicor experience.
• Knowledge of Production Control concepts, including WIP management, LOB, and TAKT.
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and concepts.
• Preferred prior aerospace/defense experience.
• Preferred Certification in Program Management, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role is an on-site position located in Durham, NH. You must be able to commute to the location with your own transportation to meet required working hours. The environment is a shop floor, which may include extensive walking and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required. No travel is required for this role.

Pay

Pay range: $30/hour - $35/hour. Compensation decisions are based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related considerations, in accordance with our internal pay structure.

Benefits

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