Delivery Assurance Field Representative (Part-Time)

Quest Global; Simi Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global, a leader in engineering solutions, seeks a hands-on supply chain and production planning professional to support OEM sites. You will monitor schedules, analyze data, and ensure timely delivery while collaborating with engineers, buyers, and program management.

The role is based in Simi Valley, CA, with hybrid work options: two days on site and remote work as needed. Experience with SAP or similar ERP, and strong communication across executive levels, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management aspects and production planning.
• Shop floor experience preferred.
• Strong relationship building and teamwork skills.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate shortage status at working and executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Supply chain management and production planning support at OEM site(s).
• Make detailed observations, gather part and process data, interpret data, and ensure closure of engineering questions and part non-conformances.
• Monitor MRP tools, production schedules, WIP, and non-conformances against delivery dates; estimate/revise delivery dates.
• Identify bottlenecks, conduct gap analysis, create mitigation plans, and track actions to closure.
• Create and maintain Line of Balance to monitor production flow and align supply with demand.
• Develop positive customer-facing working relationships with engineers, buyers, and program management at OEM and supplier 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 and ensure repeatability.

Skills

Supply chain management

Production planning

Quality

Operations

Shop floor experience

Relationship building

Teamwork

Clear communication of shortage status

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who We Are:

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

• Supply chain management and production planning support at OEM site(s)
• Make detailed observations, gather part and process data, interpret/analyze that data, and 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, and generate and track action items to closure
• Create and maintain Line of Balance (LOB) to monitor production flow, align supply with demand, identify bottlenecks, and ensure on‑time delivery of products to key stakeholders
• 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

What You Will Bring

• Experience in supply chain management aspects/production planning/quality/operations
• Shop floor experience preferred
• Strong relationship building/teamwork skills
• Experience in using SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to clearly communicate shortage status at both the working and executive levels

Work Requirements:

We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, to support the need of the role and align with company policies. This position will be performed at a supplier site in Simi Valley, CA for 2 days per week and remotely, as needed.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, only travel to the supplier is required.

Citizenship Requirement:

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