NPI Engineer

Overview

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.

NPI Engineer

• Primary Liaison:
  Serve as the main point of contact for NPI activities between the customer and their suppliers.
• Project Management:
  Manage multiple projects concurrently with a global team.
• Implementation and Distribution:
  Facilitate the effective implementation and distribution of new products for suppliers, ensuring all quality control standards are met.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and third-party collaborators.
• Supplier
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with suppliers to define, develop, and launch new or improved products.
• Process Improvement:
  Analyse and recommend enhancements to production processes and methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Operational Planning:
  Develop and oversee an operational NPI plan, set operational KPIs, track project progress, manage risks, and report accordingly.
• Analytical Leadership:
  Provide leadership in project management, technical expertise, and quality assurance for product analytics.
• Manufacturing Planning:
  Develop manufacturing plans for assigned materials, including raw and finished goods, capacity planning, and roadmaps.
• NPI Methodologies:
  Assist in refining NPI methodologies, interfaces, and processes within the operational matrix to ensure smooth product introductions.
• Process Control:
  Assist in directing and controlling processes in line with defined policies and procedures, and conduct analyses and audits to recommend improvements in safety, quality, cost, waste reduction, and efficiency.
• Manufacturing Readiness:
  Ensure the readiness of all major new product materials for manufacturing.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify manufacturing risks and bottlenecks and provide solutions using problem-solving techniques and project management.
• European
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with and support the European NPI manager.

This list represents a selection of responsibilities. Additional tasks may be assigned to support evolving business needs.

• Aerospace Engineering
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven expertise in aerospace engineering.
• Supportive Attitude:
  Willingness to assist and support colleagues.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Strong analytical skills combined with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Project Management:
  Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent organizational capabilities.
• Prioritization:
  Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• NPI
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience in New Product Introduction.
• Machining Knowledge:
  Familiarity with machining processes.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement:
  Essential experience with Lean processes (Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, 5S).
• Technical Drawings:
  Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Quality Operations:
  Familiarity with quality operations such as PPAP/APQP or equivalent.
• Quality Project Management:
  Ability to manage quality aspects of NPI and prototype manufacturing.
• Manufacturing Optimization:
  Capability to optimize manufacturing methods and tooling/machine layouts.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to work flexible hours, including potential weekend and foreign travel.
• Travel Readiness:
  Ability to travel on short notice.

$50,000-$90,000 yearly

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.

This position is classified as Remote within the United States. Must be in CT or surrounding states.

Do to the nature of the work 50% travel is required

Must possess a full US driving license and vehicle.

Must have a valid passport.

This position involves travel within the US.

Due to the nature of this role, you MUST be a US CITIZEN