Power Solutions Strategy & Cost Transformation

Quest Global; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global in the United States (Flexible location) seeks a Senior Consultant (Advisor) - Power Business for a 6-12 month consulting assignment with potential extension. Location: Flexible (US Preferred) with Hybrid/Remote options.

Industry focus includes aero-derivative gas turbines and power solutions. The candidate will assess products, technologies, market opportunities, and cost competitiveness to develop growth strategies, new product development, cost optimization, and aftermarket

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise 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.

Skills

Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines

Power Generation Systems

Rotating Equipment

Product Lifecycle Management

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Power Plant Engineering or related discipline

Master's Degree preferred

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:
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.
What You Will Do:
The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
Position Title : Senior Consultant (Advisor) - Power Business
Location : Flexible (US Preferred) | Hybrid / Remote
Engagement Type : Consulting Assignment (6-12 Months, Extendable)
Industry Power Generation | Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines | Aero-Derivative Gas Power Plant or similar industry
Position Summary 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.
Key Responsibilities Business Strategy & Growth

• 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.

New Product Development (NPD)

• 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.

Cost-Out & Value Engineering

• 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.

Supply Chain & Sourcing Excellence

• 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.

Aftermarket & Service Growth

• 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.

Digital & Technology Strategy

• Assess digital technologies including:
• Digital Twins
• Condition-Based Monitoring
• Predictive Analytics
• AI-driven Asset Performance Management
• Identify new revenue opportunities through digital service models.

What You Will Bring Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Power Plant Engineering or related discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

• 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.

Preferred Industry Background 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

Desired Expertise Technical

• Aero-Derivative Gas Turbines
• Power Generation Systems
• Rotating Equipment
• Product Lifecycle Management

Commercial

• Product Strategy
• Portfolio Management
• Business Development
• Market Entry Strategy

Cost & Operations

• Should Costing
• Design-to-Cost
• Value Engineering
• Cost-Out Programs
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Optimization

Key Deliverables Within the engagement period, the consultant will be expected to deliver:

• 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

Success Metrics

• 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.

Travel may be required to customer location in Houston, Texas.
Pay Range: $100,000 - $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 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 posted locations, and may be considered hybrid based on local regulations.

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

Benefits

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