Quest Global Manufacturing

Chief Engineer

Quest Global Manufacturing$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering or related field
  • 15-20 years of aerospace experience
  • Proven experience in leading technical development activities
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical proposals for customers and support sales campaigns
  • Conduct technical reviews on deliverables before customer delivery
  • Monitor the technical health of various work packages
  • Create and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions
  • Conduct and manage service-specific training initiatives
  • Support root cause analysis and implement improvement actions
  • Participate in international communities and build industry networks

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

Job Overview:

The Chief Engineer will lead technical aspects of opportunities, proposals, and projects. Ensure deliverable/quality review process and metrics are performing. Guide and develop employees and managers on their individual technical career paths. Support service capability development through creating collateral, conducting Technology Excellence Demonstrators and pilot projects, and partnering with Sales and Managers on campaign initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead technical proposals to customers and support sales campaigns
• Conduct technical and deliverable reviews on work completed before delivery to customer
• Monitor the technical health of work packages
• Creation and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions
• Conduct service-specific training
• Manage, update, and create and training material. Support training initiatives as needed
• Support root cause analyses and improvement actions
• Leverage technical knowledge to support pilot projects and lead Technical Excellence Demonstrators.
• Support technical capability assessments of the team members in your service
• Ensure the pool of technical reviewers is maintained for your program
• Participate in international communities in your field and build industry network
• Support hiring by conducting Technical interviews and training other technical interviewers
• Maintain metrics for technical delivery activities like on time delivery and right first time.
Secondary Responsibilities:
• Drive the design and development of mechanical systems and components to meet customer requirements.
• Analyze and evaluate designs for strength, durability, and performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, quality control, and suppliers.
• Continuously improve design processes and methodologies.
• Stay current with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Represent the company in customer and industry meetings.
• Provide technical leadership and direction to the design engineering team.

What You Will Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering, or a related technical field
• 15-20 years of career experience
• Experience in leading technical development activities
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in leading project presentations
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Pay Range: $120,000-$150,000

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 Experience

15+ years experience with Aerospace Gas Turbine OEM, including technical leadership of work packages across the product lifecycle (Concept, Design, Development, Production & Service)

Benefits

Full-time (Regular)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Quest Global Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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