Controls Engineering Design Package Value Stream Leader

Quest Global; Greenville (SC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Referral program

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a senior engineering leader to own end-to-end value streams inGas Power Controls. You will drive operational metrics, balance resources and investments, and partner with stakeholders across global delivery centers to ensure profitable growth.

The role requires 10+ years in engineering with 5+ years in leadership, mastery of Lean/Six Sigma/Agile, and willingness to travel. Remote within the United States with strong executive presence is expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with deep expertise in Systems Engineering and Gas Power Controls Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years in a direct leadership role (e.g., Value Stream Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager) leading technical teams in a matrixed environment.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies applied to engineering or high-knowledge work environments; track record of improving Quality and Delivery.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Value Stream Ownership.
• Own the Value Stream's operational metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost/Productivity) using Lean principles.
• Balance operational demands, resource allocation, and capability investments for sustainable financial performance.
• Act as the voice of Quest Global for Value Stream matters with stakeholders.
• Lead strategic partnerships and ensure transparent communication and reliable execution.
• Navigate competing demands between customers, internal goals, and employee well-being.
• Forecast future workload and capacity through capacity, capability, and demand planning.
• Design and execute capability development and resource scaling for Gas Power Controls demands.
• Ensure quality culture and delivery governance with a right-first-time mindset.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, remove roadblocks, and safeguard milestones.
• Mentor frontline managers and build leadership bench strength.
• Drive engagement, accountability, and recognition through clear goals and regular communications.
• Lead strategic projects focusing on operational hygiene, innovation, and long-term capability growth.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA (strong plus)

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

What You Will Do

• End-to-End Value Stream Ownership
• Operational Excellence: Own the Value Stream’s operational metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost/Productivity) using Lean principles and daily management practices to drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste across the engineering workflow.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship: Balance operational demands, resource allocation, and capability investments to ensure sustainable financial performance and profitable growth.
• Customer Advocacy & Stakeholder Alignment
• Strategic Partnerships: Act as the definitive voice of Quest Global for all Value Stream matters, building deep trust with key stakeholders through transparent communication and reliable execution.
• Balancing Priorities: Navigate competing demands between external customers, internal organizational goals, and employee well-being to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Capacity, Capability, & Demand Planning
• Future-State Design: Analyze market trends, technology roadmaps, and customer forecasts to accurately predict future workload and capacity requirements.
• Scaling Talent & Infrastructure: Proactively design and execute capability development and resource scaling plans to meet evolving Gas Power Controls demands.
• Quality Culture & Delivery Governance
• Zero-Defect Mindset: Champion robust quality systems, human-performance principles, and right-first-time behaviors to ensure flawless delivery of complex control systems.
• Proactive Risk Management: Utilize rigorous operating rhythms to anticipate bottlenecks, remove operational roadblocks, and safeguard project milestones.
• Talent Development & High-Performing Culture
• Leadership Pipeline: Mentor front-line managers and technical leads, actively building a strong leadership bench strength within the value stream.
• Engagement & Accountability: Drive a culture of ownership through clear goal-setting, transparent communication rhythms (all-hands, regular connects), and meaningful recognition initiatives.
• Strategic Transformation & Innovation
• Productivity & Automation: Sponsor and drive high-impact productivity initiatives, workflow automation, and process streamlining to optimize engineering hours and turnaround times.
• Strategic Execution: Lead cross-functional strategic projects focused on operational hygiene, technological innovation, and long-term capability expansion.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Software preferred); advanced degree or MBA is a strong plus.
• Domain Expertise:
  • 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, with deep expertise in Systems Engineering and Gas Power Controls Engineering.
  • A minimum of 5 years in a direct leadership role (e.g., Value Stream Manager, Engineering Manager, Operations Manager) leading technical teams in a matrixed environment.
• Operational Acumen: Proven mastery of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies applied to an engineering or high-knowledge work environment. Demonstrated track record of moving the needle on Quality (First Pass Yield) and Delivery (OTD).
• Global Mindset: Experience collaborating seamlessly across global delivery centers, multicultural teams, and diverse geographical time zones.
• Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills. Confident and credible when presenting to executive leadership, internal peers, and external enterprise clients.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel to customer and partner sites as needed (~10%).

Pay Range

$120,000 to $150,000.

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.

Work Requirements

Remote: This position is classified as Remote within the United States.

Travel Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, 10% of travel is required.

Citizenship Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

Benefits

Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability