Controls Innovation Leader

Quest Global

Greenville (SC)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Health insurance

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Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a senior engineering leader in Greenville, SC to own and drive innovation in power plant controls for Fortune 500 clients. You will guide idea gathering, assessment criteria, and project milestones while coordinating across global teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8+ years in gas power controls, strong program management, and a proven ability to lead cross-cultural teams. Hybrid work with on-site requirements, travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher with 8+ years in gas power controls.
Strong program and project management experience.
Proven thought leadership and improvement drive.
Ability to collaborate across cultures.
Clear communication with leadership and clients.

Responsibilities

Own and communicate innovation process, templates, and guidelines.
Drive innovation in power plant controls engineering workstreams.
Lead innovation steering committee to approve milestones and allocate resources.
Incorporate risk-based project management to protect quality and timelines.
Lead automation and AI tool development to improve productivity.
Monitor innovation projects, investments, and benefits.
Report progress to executives.
Support governance meetings for customer alignment.

Skills

Program & project management

Global/cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership & thought leadership

Communication & presentation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Automation tools

AI tools

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.

Job Requirements

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

Own and communicate innovation process, templates, and guidelines

Drive innovation in power plant controls engineering workstreams, including idea gathering, management, decision criteria and forums, and project progress

Lead innovation steering committee to approve project milestones, prioritize projects, and allocate resources and funding

Incorporate rigorous risk-based project management to ensure improvements are made without disrupting current quality and delivery timelines

Lead innovation technology team to build automation and AI tools in support of engineering process change and productivity improvement projects

Monitor and track innovation projects, including investments and benefits

Report on innovation results and progress to company and customer executives

Support and present at governance meetings with company and customer executives to ensure customer satisfaction and alignment

What You Will Bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher with at least 8 years of relevant engineering experience in gas power controls

Program and project management experience, with high organizational skills

Proven thought leadership and experience driving improvements

Demonstrated global mindset and ability to collaborate effectively across cultures

Ability to communicate and present effectively and clearly with management, peers, team members, and clients

Pay Range: (100K to 130K USD).

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

Hybrid: We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, to support the need of the role and align with company policies. This position is located in Greenville/SC and is considered hybrid with 3 days required on-site.