Value Stream Associate

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:

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

What You Will Bring:

• 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
• 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

Pay Range: $30/hour - $35/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 Durham, NH.

• 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, no travel is required.

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Life insurance

• Referral program

• Short/Long Term Disability