Quest Global is a leading provider of diversified engineering solutions and a trusted partner for companies in Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Aero Engines, Industrial & Hi-Tech, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas, and Power sectors.
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Delivery Assurance Field Representative - Aero-Engine Parts
Job Requirements:
Evaluate and ensure that supplier-produced Aero-Engine parts are delivered to customers as per agreement, meeting engine build schedules.
Identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints to develop improvement and mitigation plans for better on-time delivery from suppliers.
This hybrid role involves aspects of Supply Chain management, procurement, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
Candidates must be fluent in French and English, possess a driving license, and be willing to travel.
Responsibilities:
- Support Supply Chain Management and Production Planning across OEM sites and suppliers, mainly in France and throughout Europe.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of operational processes to enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Drive solutions to meet goals and satisfy customer needs, demonstrating determination, self-motivation, and interpersonal skills.
- Communicate effectively to remove barriers to on-time delivery of parts.
- Lead tasks and projects, including data collection on RM availability, WIP tracking, quality notifications, and supplier tracking.
- Build relationships with partners, customers, and suppliers.
- Manage multiple projects and interact across departments and management levels.
- Gather feedback and identify new improvement projects with Supplier Development Leaders.
- Understand products and operational processes at assigned suppliers.
- Analyze process and part data through detailed observations.
- Monitor MRP tools, production schedules, WIP, and non-conformances against delivery commitments, providing forecast plans.
- Document reports, create presentations, and disseminate information as needed.
Work Experience and Skills:
Mechanical Skills:
- Understanding of manufacturing processes (Forging, Casting, Assembly, Machining, Special Processes).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data.
- Experience with Process Planning and Production Readiness reviews.
- Familiarity with Operating Instructions and Control Plans.
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies and tools.
- Understanding of material packaging and handling.
Supply Chain Skills:
- Experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning, Quality, and Operations.
- Familiarity with Operating Instructions and Control Plans.
- Customer-facing experience.
- Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Knowledge of shipping and distribution processes.
Production / Procurement Skills:
- Knowledge of part qualification requirements (PPAP, FAI, RCCA).
- Understanding of production processes (Machining, Assembly, CMM, Special Processes, 5S, BOM).
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- Skills in planning, raw material and inventory management, procurement.
- Knowledge of French aerospace industry.
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (Lean, ACE, DMAIC, Six Sigma).
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T, and critical characteristics.
- Excellent communication skills in English and French (oral and written).
- IT literacy and effective interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 60%.
- Proactive, flexible, and enthusiastic with good time management.
- Ability to build relationships, handle conflicting priorities, and work remotely or in teams.
- Commitment to health and safety compliance.