Quest Global Manufacturing

Controls Innovation Leader

Quest Global Manufacturing$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher
  • At least 8 years of relevant engineering experience in gas power controls
  • Program and project management experience
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proven thought leadership and experience in driving improvements
  • Demonstrated global mindset for effective collaboration across cultures
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and communicate the innovation process, templates, and guidelines
  • Drive innovation in power plant controls engineering workstreams
  • Lead the innovation steering committee to prioritize projects and allocate resources
  • Incorporate rigorous risk-based project management for seamless improvements
  • Lead a team to build automation and AI tools for engineering process enhancements
  • Monitor and track innovation projects, investments, and benefits
  • Report on innovation results to executives and support governance meetings

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

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You will Do:
Own and communicate innovation process, templates, and guidelines
  • Drive innovation in power plant controls engineering workstreams, including idea gathering, management, decision criteria and forums, and project progress
  • Lead innovation steering committee to approve project milestones, prioritize projects, and allocate resources and funding
  • Incorporate rigorous risk-based project management to ensure improvements are made without disrupting current quality and delivery timelines
  • Lead innovation technology team to build automation and AI tools in support of engineering process change and productivity improvement projects
  • Monitor and track innovation projects, including investments and benefits
  • Report on innovation results and progress to company and customer executives
  • Support and present at governance meetings with company and customer executives to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment

What You Will Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher with at least 8 years of relevant engineering experience in gas power controls
  • Program and project management experience, with high organizational skills
  • Proven thought leadership and experience driving improvements
  • Demonstrated global mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across cultures
  • Ability to communicate and present effectively and clearly with management, peers, team members, and clients

Pay Range: (100K to 130K USD).

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:

Hybrid: 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 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.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, 15% of travel is required.

Benefits
• 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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