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.

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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.