Chief Manufacturing Optimization Specialist

3 days ago


Middletown, Connecticut, United States Quest Global Full time
Job Title: Chief Manufacturing Optimization Specialist

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year

We are Quest Global, a global organization headquartered in Singapore, with 17 countries and 56 global delivery centers. We have 18,000+ employees who strive to be the most trusted partner for the world's hardest engineering problems.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Chief Manufacturing Optimization Specialist to join our team in Middletown, CT. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To provide manufacturing engineering services to aerospace and defense OEM customers, focusing on new product planning, production, and transition of aero-engine hardware and assemblies.
  • To utilize industry-recognized quality processes, tools, and systems, including MRL, Control Plans, PFMA, MSA, PPAP, FAI, to perform work.
  • To investigate and resolve producibility issues, reducing cost of poor quality (COPQ), and implementing changes to current processes using Root Cause-Corrective Action (RC-CA) processes like 8D, DMAIC, Red X, Zero Defect.
  • To collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality products and services.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in manufacturing or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, industrial, or supply chain engineering.
  • 5+ years in the aerospace and defense industry preferred.
  • Knowledge of modern manufacturing processes, including composites and specialized coatings.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies and practices, such as Industry 4.0, AI, and Predictive Maintenance techniques.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

  • An estimated salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Work Environment:

The successful candidate will be required to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time. They will also be expected to use their own transportation for work-related purposes. The position requires sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods, with occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.



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