Lead Lean Analyst

Quest Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking a Lead Lean Analyst to drive cross-functional Lean initiatives inHouston, TX. You will lead workshops, map value streams, and deliver measurable improvements in operations and quality for Fortune 500 clients.

The role requires 10+ years of Lean experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to engage diverse teams. On-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Lean experience with exposure to client-facing operations or quality roles.
• Ability to lead workshops, drive improvements, and present results clearly.
• Experience in value stream mapping and applying SPC concepts.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Lean projects and workshops with client teams.
• Develop metrics and tools to measure improvements and sustain results.
• Drive process improvements in surface and subsurface areas including productivity and cost.
• Conduct value stream maps and workflow analyses to identify bottlenecks.
• Educate clients on Lean principles and best practices.
• Propose changes to cut waste and improve operating procedures.
• Support with process mapping, sequencing, and layout optimization.
• Apply problem solving methodologies to drive sustained performance.
• Represent Lean expertise in health checks and go/no-go decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed improvements.

Skills

Lean project leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Value stream mapping

Statistical process control

MS Excel / Office

Communication

Team collaboration

O&G domain knowledge

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

POSITION: Lead Lean Analyst

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.

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

• We are looking for someone with 10+ years of experience with exposure to working with clients (in either operations or quality roles).


• The Lean specialist will play a lead role in driving and facilitating workshops and process improvement projects along with client team by facilitating groups and teams, monitoring for sustainability, presenting results and recommendations, and developing metrics and measurement tools to improve operating processes toward greater efficiency and effectiveness.


• The Lean specialist will be responsible for improvement projects related to process and continuous improvement in the areas of surface, subsurface (including operations), productivity, and cost using Lean methodologies and tools.


• The Lean facilitator should have experience in conducting value stream maps/workflow analysis and applying statistical process control concepts


• Within area of responsibility analyses current work practices to identify areas for improvement and educate client as to how to improve business and manufacturing processes.


• Devise and test solutions and roll out new ways of working.


• Participate in Lean health checks and go/no goes.


• Support with process mapping, value stream mapping, identifying inefficiencies in productivity with a particular focus on layouts and sequencing.


• Recommend to management changes that can cut waste from operating procedures.


• Deploy appropriate methodologies to problem solving and support teams to solve problems.


• Demonstrate performance excellence behaviors within the business and champion performance excellence.


• Support the client business in establishing “best practice”.


• Is able to support client staff in the development and utilization of Lean methodologies and tools

Specific Skills Needed

• Must be able to independently develop, lead, and manage multiple lean projects


• Must be able to conduct analysis, interpret data and facilitate projects with minimal supervision


• Must be able to manage and interact effectively with diverse groups


• Must have excellent customer engagement skills


• Must be trained and preferably certified in Lean Methodologies


• Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Must have strong written and presentation skills


• O&G domain background would be a plus

Work Experience

Pay Range:

$90,000 - $120,000

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

This role is considered an on-site position located in Houston, TX.

You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Travel Requirements:

Due to the nature of the work, 20% of travel is required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance


• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability