Job Details
**58781BR**
**Title:**
NPI Supply Chain Engineer (Aerospace)
**Job Description:**
_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:_
**_Roles & Responsibilities:_**
_Responsible for the effective implementation of new products for multiple suppliers, as well as assisting launch aspects and verifying that manufacturing and quality control complies with all customer project requirements. Responsible for defining the project work breakdown structure, detail delivery plan, identifying resource and skill levels required to meet the delivery timescales for each customer. Drive improvements and meet customer targets._
+ _Act as primary liaison on NPI for the customer and their suppliers._
+ _Assist the effective implementation and distribution of new products for the suppliers, as well as handling launch aspects and verifying that quality control complies with all project requirements._
+ _Coordinate cross-functional global teams, including engineering, quality assurance and others_ _._
+ _Work closely with the suppliers NPI activities within their organization to define, develop and launch a new or improved product_ _._
+ _Analyze and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement._
+ _Set an overall Operational plan & applicable KPI's, Track and follow project progress, manage risk and report accordingly._
+ _Provide analytical leadership, a level of project management, technical and quality knowledge to all aspects of product analytics._
+ _Develop manufacturing plans for assigned material. Topics include raw and finished goods material planning, ramp/capacity planning, roadmap, etc._
+ _Assist the NPI methodologies, interfaces, and process within the operation matrix to ensure readiness of all major new product material._
+ _Assist in directing and controlling processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures and assist with analyses and audits of processes to make recommendations on such items as safety, quality, cost, waste reductions, and efficiency._
+ _Work to identify manufacturing risks/bottlenecks and provide solutions using manufacturing methods for problem solving and driving projects._
+ _Travel with the customer to various supplier sites_
**_Required Skills (Technical Competencies):_**
+ _4+ years' experience_
+ _Aerospace engineering experience_
+ _Strong communication skills_
+ _Willingness to support others._
+ _Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills_
+ _Project management_
+ _Good organizational skills_
+ _Ability to prioritize._
+ _NPI experience._
+ _Lean/Continuous Improvement process experience essential (Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, 5S)_
+ _Ability to read and understand technical drawings._
+ _Familiar with quality operations PPAP/APQP or equivalent_
+ _Able to project manage quality aspects to NPI and Prototype manufacture._
+ _Able to optimize methods of manufacturing and layout of tooling/machines._
+ _Flexible approach to working hours when required (potential weekend travel)_
+ _Must hold a valid driving license_
**_Desired Skills:_**
+ _Vast experience in NPI_
+ _Experience in manufacturing and processes_
+ _Experience in carrying out a variety of audits_
+ _Self-motivated to ensure accountability, disciplined to improve processes, passionate about engineering, and organized to track many work streams_
+ _Excellent verbal and written communication_
+ _Organized with the ability to multi-task while driving actions to completion_
+ _Excellent communication and teamwork skills_
+ _Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint_
+ _This role will require a travel in and around North America (U.S. & Canada)_
**_Physical Requirements & Work Environment:_**
+ _Office work, supplier sites and remote_
+ _Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures_
+ _Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early_
+ _Typical 8-hour days / 40-hour weeks_
+ _Flexibility in workday/weekends to meet customer production schedule_
+ _Due to the nature of work, candidates must be US Citizen_
_The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job._
**Auto req ID:**
58781BR
**Job Type:**
Full Time-Regular
**Assignment Country:**
United States
**Total Years of Exp:**
4-8
**Education Type:**
B.E/B.Tech/BS-Manufacturing Science
**Assignment State:**
CONNECTICUT
**Assignment Location:**
Windsor
**Experience Level:**
Mid Level