Delivery assurance field representative - aero-engine parts

Quest Global is a global market leader in diversified engineering solutions and one of the global, reliable and long-term partners of numerous companies in the field of Transportation, Aerospace & Defense, Aero Engines, Industrial & Hi-Tech, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas and Power.


SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH US

We offer you a motivating environment with exciting projects and would appreciate to welcome

you in our team as a:



Delivery Assurance Field Representative - Aero-Engine Parts



Job Requirements:


Evaluate and assure supplier produced Aero-Engine parts are delivered to the customer as agreed to meet Engine build schedule.

Identify Bottleneck/Capacity Constraints that will be used to develop improvement and mitigation plans for improved on-time delivery from suppliers.

This Hybrid position requires aspects of Supply Chain management, procurement, manufacturing and quality assurance.

Candidates must be fluent in both French and English, possess a driving license and have the willingness to travel.


Responsibilities:

* Supply Chain Management and Production Planning support of various OEM sites and their suppliers located throughout Europe, however primarily in France.
* Acquire a vision of the big picture, understanding that enhancement of operational effectiveness is key to organizational business performance.
* Drive to consistently pursue solutions to accomplish goals and objectives to satisfy our Customer’s needs: requiring extraordinary determination, self-motivation and interpersonal skills.
* Communicating and working to remove barriers that prevent consistent achievement of business goals specific to the on-time delivery of parts to the Customer.
* Effectively driving tasks/projects to completion which include Leading Indicator (LI) data collection: RM availability and on order, WIP tracking, Quality Notification closures, and Sub-Tier Supplier tracking.
* Passion for results and ability to build relations with various Partners, Customers, and Suppliers.
* Working with multiple projects, interacting with several departments and various levels of management simultaneously.
* Gather feedback and work to identify new improvement projects in conjunction with Supplier Development Leaders
* Develop a strong understanding of the products and the operational processes they go through at your assigned Suppliers.
* Make detailed observations with the ability to interpret/analyze process and part data.
* Monitor MRP tools, Production schedules, WIP (shop floor), Non-conformances against delivery commit dates whilst providing forecast burndown plans to the Customer.
* Document, summarize, write reports, create presentations and disseminate information as required.


Work Experience

Skills (Mechanical)


* Understanding of manufacturing processes i.e. Forging/Casting/Assembly/Machining/Special Processes.
* Capable of reading and interpreting engineering drawing and technical information.
* Involvement with Process Planning and Production Readiness reviews.
* Familiarity with Operating/Work Instructions and Control Plans.
* Exposure to Lean methodologies and tools.
* Knowledge of material packaging and handling.

Skills (Supply chain)


* Experience in Supply Chain Management, Production Planning/Quality/Operations.
* Familiarity with Operating/Work Instructions and Control Plans.
* History of Customer facing.
* Experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
* Shipping and distribution.


Skills (Production/Procurement)


* Knowledge of part qualification requirements (including PPAP/FAI/RCCA processes).
* Understanding of Production processes i.e. Machining/Assembly/CMM/Special Processes/5S/BOM.
* Experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.
* Planning / Raw material / Inventory / tool/ buffer stocks / Purchasing /procurement.

Experience desired:


* French aerospace knowledge.
* Experience of structured problem-solving methodology: Lean/ACE, lead change/improvement activity/DMAIC/6 Sigma etc.
* Formal auditing qualification.
* Ability to read/interpret drawings including understanding of GD&T and critical characteristics (KPCs).
* Experience in using SAP or similar ERP system.


Key Competencies:


* Excellent Communication in English and French (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills.
* IT literate Effective.
* Ability to drive and willingness to travel up to 60%.
* Continuous performance improvement mindset and the ability to lead and inspire change.
* Flexible, enthusiastic self-starter with good time management.
* Positive negotiation skills.
* Build strong relationships with peers and partners outside of team to enable higher performance.
* Openly considers the ideas of others, analyses, and develops innovation to reality
* Ability to handle many conflicting priorities.
* Problem-solving and Logical Thinking.
* Results driven.
* Ability to work remotely or as part of a team (when required).
* Responsible for own Health and Safety and ensure compliance to supplier H&S procedures.