Power Solutions Strategy & Cost Transformation
Quest Global
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Job summary
Quest Global in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Consultant (Advisor) for Power Business on a consulting assignment (6-12 months, extendable). You will guide growth initiatives, assess products, technologies, and cost competitiveness for aero-derivative gas turbines and power solutions.
The role requires 20+ years in rotating equipment and power generation, with leadership in product development, NPD, and value engineering.
Qualifications
- 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Extensive experience in aero-derivative gas turbines and power generation systems.
- Proven leadership in product management, engineering, NPD, or business strategy.
- Strong track record in delivering large-scale cost reduction programs.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate current aero-derivative power business portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
- Recommend adjacent markets, solutions, and technologies for expansion.
- Develop strategic roadmaps for business diversification and revenue growth.
- Assess global market trends in distributed power, AI data centers, microgrids, LNG power solutions, and energy transition technologies.
- Review existing product roadmap and identify new product opportunities with market intelligence.
- Lead cost reduction and value engineering programs across the enterprise.
- Evaluate supplier landscape and localization opportunities; lead make-vs-buy decisions.
- Identify opportunities for expanding high-margin aftermarket services and digital offerings.
Skills
Education
Job description
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.
At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster. We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.
We are seeking an accomplished industry leader with deep expertise in Aero-Derivative Gas Turbine Products and Power Solutions to support strategic growth initiatives for a leading US-based energy company. The consultant will assess current products, technologies, market opportunities, and cost competitiveness while developing recommendations for new business growth, new product development (NPD), cost optimization, and aftermarket expansion. The ideal candidate will bring 20+ years of experience in rotating equipment, power generation, aero-derivative gas turbines, product development, Supply chain and value engineering, preferably gained at organizations such as Mitsubishi Power, GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Solar Turbines, Baker Hughes, or similar industry leaders.
- Evaluate current aero-derivative power business portfolio and identify growth opportunities.
- Recommend adjacent markets, solutions, and technologies for future expansion.
- Develop strategic roadmaps for business diversification and revenue growth.
- Assess global market trends in distributed power, AI data centers, microgrids, LNG power solutions, and energy transition technologies.
- Review existing product roadmap and identify new product opportunities with market intelligence.
- Advice on development of next-generation aero-derivative power packages.
- Support stage-gate processes for product development.
- Identify opportunities for product standardization and modularization.
- Lead enterprise-wide cost reduction initiatives.
- Drive Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) programs.
- Develop Design-to-Cost and Should-Cost methodologies.
- Identify opportunities for material, manufacturing, and supply-chain optimization.
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and product teardown assessments.
- Evaluate supplier landscape and sourcing strategies.
- Recommend localization opportunities and make-vs-buy decisions.
- Lead cost reduction workshops with suppliers.
- Support strategic procurement and category management initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for expanding high-margin service offerings.
- Recommend strategies for Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA).
- Evaluate digital service and predictive maintenance offerings.
- Develop fleet management and remote monitoring solutions.
- Assess digital technologies including:
- Digital Twins
- Condition-Based Monitoring
- Predictive Analytics
- AI-driven Asset Performance Management
- Identify new revenue opportunities through digital service models.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Power Plant Engineering or related discipline.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- 20+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Extensive experience in aero-derivative gas turbines and power generation systems.
- Proven leadership within product management, engineering, NPD, or business strategy functions.
- Demonstrated success in delivering large-scale cost reduction programs.
- Strong understanding of gas turbine manufacturing, supply chains, and lifecycle economics.
Experience with one or more of the following organizations:
- Mitsubishi Power
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- GE Vernova
- Siemens Energy
- Rolls-Royce Power Systems
- Pratt & Whitney
- Baker Hughes
- Solar Turbines (Caterpillar)
- MAN Energy Solutions
- Ansaldo Energia
- Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines
- Power Generation Systems
- Rotating Equipment
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product Strategy
- Portfolio Management
- Business Development
- Market Entry Strategy
- Should Costing
- Design-to-Cost
- Value Engineering
- Cost-Out Programs
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Aero-Derivative Business Growth Roadmap
- New Product Development Recommendations
- Cost Reduction and Value Engineering Strategy
- Should-Cost Framework and Benchmarking Model
- Aftermarket Revenue Growth Plan
- Supply Chain Optimization Opportunities
- Emerging Market Assessment and Technology Roadmap
- Executive Presentation with Prioritized Action Plan
- Identification of new business opportunities and revenue streams.
- Product cost reduction potential quantified and prioritized.
- Enhanced competitiveness of existing product portfolio.
- Clear NPD roadmap aligned with future market needs.
- Growth strategy for aftermarket and service business.
- Actionable executive recommendations with measurable business impact.
- Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines
- Power Generation Systems
- Rotating Equipment
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Product Strategy
- Portfolio Management
- Business Development
- Market Entry Strategy
- Should Costing
- Design-to-Cost
- Value Engineering
- Cost-Out Programs
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Optimization
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