Center Manager

Center Manager –
Quest Global

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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 can 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.

• Develop and mentor program managers and team leads to foster an accountability culture and maintain a healthy, effective team.
• Champion employee engagement throughout the center and promote a good working environment in line with Quest Global values and culture.
• Make critical decisions to balance the needs of stakeholders (customers, employees, and the company), and develop site‑specific strategies in line with business unit strategies and market conditions.
• Cascade business strategies through goal‑setting and appraisal processes.
• Build relationships with existing and new customers, identify opportunities, propose solutions, and review program performance; work with account management to write proposals for new business development.
• Promote a quality culture and administer systems that ensure consistent business excellence.
• Sponsor and oversee critical projects to ensure customer satisfaction, business performance, and efficient use of resources; address customer and personnel issues to ensure a healthy center and a positive working environment.
• Analyze and forecast business performance to drive continuous improvement of the business, implement new business models, and institute best practices.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Management (preferred). At least 10 years of management experience required; experience in engineering services and aerospace preferred.
• Demonstrated global mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across cultures.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently, with change‑management experience and a track record of challenging the status quo.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively and clearly with management, peers, team members, and clients.
• Ability to interact with suppliers and customers.
• Experience with project management preferred;
  Quest Global experience with IPMS a plus.
• Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences.
• U.S. citizen required due to the nature of the work.

$90,000 - $120,000

This is an on‑site position located in Rockford, IL. You must be able to commute on your own transportation to meet the required working hours.

U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability

Director

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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