Delivery Assurance Field Engineer

<strong>Job Requirements </strong><br><p>At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.</p><p><br> </p><p><strong>Delivery Assurance + New Part Introduction Engineer</strong></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Location:</strong> Home-Based – Israel (Regular Supplier Site Visits Required)</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Travel Requirement:</strong> Up to 50%, primarily within Israel, with occasional European travel.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Role Overview</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">The DAFR / NPI Engineer will support aerospace suppliers in achieving on-time delivery of aero-engine components to meet customer engine production schedules, aftermarket spares requirements and New Product Introduction (NPI) milestones.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">The role combines proactive delivery assurance with NPI capacity assessments and manufacturing readiness evaluations, ensuring suppliers have the capability, capacity and resources to meet both current production commitments and future programme requirements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Key activities include identifying production bottlenecks, capacity constraints and delivery risks up to 12 months in advance, where data permits, and developing mitigation, recovery and improvement plans. This supplier-facing position requires expertise across supply chain management, manufacturing, production planning, procurement and quality assurance. Although home-based, regular on-site supplier engagement is essential.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Delivery Assurance & Supplier Performance</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Monitor supplier delivery performance, primarily across Israel, to meet customer production and spares requirements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Proactively identify manufacturing bottlenecks, capacity constraints and future delivery risks, assessing potential impacts up to 12 months ahead.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Develop and drive mitigation, recovery and continuous improvement plans to protect delivery commitments.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Monitor production schedules, ERP/MRP data, work-in-progress (WIP), material availability and quality issues.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Collect and analyse leading indicators, including raw material availability, WIP progression, quality non-conformances and sub-tier supplier performance.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Conduct supplier site visits, production assessments and gap analyses to identify operational risks and improvement opportunities.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Validate supplier delivery commitments, track corrective actions and provide accurate forecasts and recovery updates.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>New Product Introduction (NPI)</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Conduct supplier capacity assessments for new aero-engine components and NPI programmes, evaluating readiness to achieve planned production volumes and delivery milestones.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Assess manufacturing capability, available machine capacity, labour, tooling, fixtures, material availability and sub-tier supplier readiness.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Review production processes, manufacturing cycle times, lead times, throughput and equipment utilisation to identify capacity constraints.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Evaluate supplier production ramp-up plans, ensuring capacity and resources are aligned with forecast demand and programme requirements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Identify risks associated with new part introduction, including manufacturing bottlenecks, long-lead materials, tooling availability and process qualification.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Support manufacturing readiness reviews, production planning and capacity improvement initiatives.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Develop and monitor NPI mitigation and action plans, escalating risks that could impact programme milestones or production readiness.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Collaborate with customer engineering, procurement, quality and supplier teams to support successful transition from NPI into serial production.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Reporting & Stakeholder Management</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Build effective working relationships with supplier management, engineering, procurement, quality and customer programme teams.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Analyse and present supplier delivery, capacity and NPI readiness data, providing clear reports and actionable recommendations.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Collaborate with Supplier Development Leaders and customer stakeholders to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.</span></p><br><br><strong>Work Experience </strong><br><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Manufacturing & Engineering</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, forging, casting, assembly and special processes.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing documentation.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Experience or understanding of manufacturing capacity assessments, production planning and process readiness.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Knowledge of manufacturing cycle times, production throughput, equipment utilisation and capacity constraints.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Familiarity with work instructions, control plans, manufacturing quality processes and corrective actions.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"> </span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Supply Chain & Operations</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Experience in supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, production planning, procurement, supplier development or supplier quality.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Understanding of material planning, inventory management, production capacity and supplier delivery performance.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Experience using SAP or equivalent ERP/MRP systems.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Strong analytical and IT skills, including data analysis, reporting and performance tracking.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Experience within aerospace, aero-engine manufacturing or precision engineering, ideally supporting suppliers in Israel.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Previous involvement in NPI programmes, manufacturing readiness reviews or supplier capacity assessments.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Knowledge of production ramp-up planning, capacity modelling and manufacturing process validation.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC or structured problem-solving methodologies.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Experience conducting supplier assessments, audits or continuous improvement projects.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Familiarity with logistics, shipping and distribution processes.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>Key Competencies & Requirements</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Fluency in Hebrew and English, both written and spoken.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently in a home-based, supplier-facing role.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Ability to influence suppliers, drive corrective actions and deliver measurable improvements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Effective time management with the flexibility to manage multiple priorities and programme requirements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify and implement operational improvements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Commitment to professional standards and compliance with supplier health and safety requirements.</span></p><p><span style="color:black;">•     Valid driving licence and willingness to travel up to 50% of working time, including occasional international travel.</span></p><p>We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questions are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.</p><p> </p><p>We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.</p><p> </p><br><br>