Operations Lead Project Specialist

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:

• Create and manage the Manufacturing Plan for New Product Introductions which include tracking schedules and progress for vendors and plant sites to ensure flawless on-time delivery of initial production units. Also includes regular updates to management.
• 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.
• Perform professional or management work regularly across multiple manufacturing disciplines.

What You Will Bring:

• BA or BS technical degree with 2-3 years' experience preferred
• AS or comparable 2-year degree with 5-8 years’ experience
• SAP experience required
• 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

Pay Range: $74,000 - $90,000 a year

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

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

• 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, 0% of travel is required.

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