Engineering Operations Manager

Job Requirements

POSITION: Engineering Operations Manager

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:

• Analyze performance metrics for the business and advise on improvement opportunities; track and report on related actions
• Support strategy development, Hoshin Kanri policy deployment, and cascading goals through the organization
• Drive special initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance performance, growth, innovation, best-practice implementation, and hygiene of the business
• Build trusting relationships with customers; identify opportunities and propose solutions
• Model and predict demand; generate and realize capability and capacity plans
• Analyze and forecast business performance to drive financial performance
• Identify program risks; determine and implement mitigation measures
• Manage annual, quarterly, and monthly rhythms for business processes (e.g. business reviews, appraisals, annual compensation review) and team communications (e.g. all-hands meetings, information flow-down, team connects)
• Support and present at governance meetings with company and customer executives to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment
• Work with engineering leaders to develop improved dashboards to assess business health and direct management attention where it is needed
• Champion employee engagement, recognition and strong culture throughout the team
• Own and maintain key management files and structure to maintain operational awareness
• Oversee project management team and ensure strong project management practices are in place

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor's in Engineering or higher with at least 10 years of management experience; experience in gas power controls engineering is a plus
• Demonstrated global mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across cultures
• Experience driving performance and improvement in engineering quality and delivery
• Ability to communicate and present effectively and clearly with management, peers, team members, and clients
• Good business acumen and the ability to analyze data to gain insights and can use these to identify business improvement opportunities

Pay Range: $100,000 to $140,000 a year

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:

We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, to support the need of the role and align with company policies. This position is located in Schenectady, NY or Greenville, SC and is considered hybrid with 3 days required on-site.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Travel requirements: Due to the nature of the work, up to 25% of travel is required.