Delivery Assurance Field Engineer

Quest Global; Orléans; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in France is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain and Production Planning professional to ensure aero-engine parts meet delivery schedules. You will support OEM sites and suppliers, monitor MRP, coordinate production plans, and manage non-conformances.

The role requires knowledge of manufacturing processes, experience with SAP/ERP, familiarity with ISO/AS standards, and the ability to travel. A driving licence is required and willingness to travel is stated.

Qualifications

• Experience in Aerospace or Rail industries.
• Ability to read engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and quality standards.
• Willingness to travel and drive license.
• Familiarity with Lean methods and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of part qualification requirements (PPAP/FAI/RCCA).
• Experience in supply chain management, production planning, and quality.
• Strong collaboration with engineers, buyers and program management.

Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Management and Production Planning support for OEM sites and suppliers within France.
• Monitor MRP tools, production schedules, WIP, and non-conformances against delivery dates.
• Identify bottlenecks, perform gap analyses, and develop mitigation plans.
• Develop positive relationships with engineers, buyers, and program management at OEM and supplier levels.
• Conduct part transition planning, execution, and verification.
• Document, summarize, and write reports per requirements.
• Develop/enhance work instructions to implement best practices and ensure repeatability.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Planning / Raw material / Inventory //

Process Planning

Reading engineering drawings / GD&T

Lean methodologies

Inventory Management

SAP familiarity

Quality systems ISO9000 / AS9000 / IR?

PPAP/FAI/RCCA

Reading drawings

Capability to influence decisions

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Evaluate and assure supplier produced Aero-Engine parts are delivered to the customer as agreed to meet Engine build schedule. Identify Bottleneck/Capacity Constraints that will be used to develop improvement and mitigation plans for improved on-time delivery from suppliers. This Hybrid position requires aspects of Supply Chain management, procurement, manufacturing and quality assurance. Candidates must possess a driving license and have the willingness to travel.

Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management and Production Planning support of various OEM sites and their suppliers located within the Ireland.
• Make detailed observations, gather part and process data, interpret/analyse that data, ensure closure of engineering questions and part non-conformances.
• Monitor MRP tools, Production schedules, WIP (shop floor), and Non-conformances against delivery commit dates. Estimate / revise delivery dates.
• Identify bottlenecks, conduct gap analysis, create mitigation plans, generate and track action items to closure.
• Work requires the natural ability to easily develop positive, customer-facing, working relationships with engineers, buyers, and program management at both the OEM and supply base levels.
• Conduct part transition planning, execution, and verification work.
• Document, summarize, write reports, and disseminate information per requirements.
• Develop/Enhance work instructions to implement best practices / lessons learned and ensure repeatability of tasks

Work Experience

Skills Required:

• Understanding of manufacturing processes i.e. Forging / Casting / Assembly / Machining / Special Processes
• Planning / Raw material / Inventory / tool/ buffer stocks / Purchasing /procurement.
• Involvement with Process Planning and Production Readiness reviews.
• Familiarity with Operating/Work Instructions and Control Plans.
• Exposure to Lean methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management and handling.
• Understanding of in Production processes i.e. Machining / Assembly / CMM / Special Processes/5S/BOM.
• Experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Experience with quality systems and industry standards (ISO9000 / AS9000 / IRIS / COC) compliance (including process and material certs)
• Knowledge of part qualification requirements (including PPAP/FAI/RCCA processes)
• Understanding proper Measurement/Inspection tool use and requirements
• History identifying and resolving part quality and delivery issues - including utilization of formal problem-solving tools and NCM requirements
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies, tools, terms
• Experience in a Supply Chain Management aspects / Production Planning / Quality / Operations.
• Familiarity with Operating / Work Instructions and Control Plans.
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawing and technical information.
• History of Customer facing.
• Experience in a using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Shipping and distribution.
• Experience of structured problem-solving methodology: Lean / ACE, lead change/improvement activity / DMAIC / 6 Sigma etc
• Previous experience in Aerospace or Rail industries
• Ability to read/interpret drawings including understanding of GD&T and critical characteristics (KPCs).
• Experience in a using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Ability to persuade and influence decision making without authority
• Salary range: our budget for this role is between €29,000 - 36,000 gross per year

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