Quest Global · 22 hours ago
NPI Operations Lead Specialist
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. They are looking for an NPI Operations Lead Specialist to manage the transition of products from development to production, ensuring operational readiness and quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
Provide support for managing the transition of products from development to production. The products would include air turbine starters, gearboxes, and blowers
Function as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead for the 'Produce to Deliver' phase of programs, driving actions and setting priorities for the team in order to meet customer delivery milestones
Collaborating with cross-functional organizations, including engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to ensure operational readiness
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
Create and manage the Industrial Plan for development programs
This includes tracking schedules and progress for vendors and customer plant sites to ensure flawless on-time delivery
Also includes regular updates to management
Qualification
Required
BA or BS technical degree with 2-3 years' experience preferred
AS or comparable 2-year degree with 5-8 years' experience with new product introduction
SAP experience preferred
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
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
Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
BA or BS technical degree with 2-3 years' experience preferred
SAP experience preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Company
Quest Global
Quest Global is an engineering solutions company that offers a range of services in the engineering and technology domains.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.08BKey Investors
The Carlyle GroupChrysCapitalWarburg Pincus
2023-08-08Private Equity· $500M
2021-08-23Private Equity· $150M
2016-02-19Secondary Market· $350M
Recent News
2025-12-25
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