Technical Manager - Mechanical Component Design - QuEST Global Engineering Services

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

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:

Job Overview:

The Technical Manager will lead technical aspects of opportunities, proposals, and projects. Ensure deliverable/quality review process and metrics are performing. Guide and develop employees and managers on their individual technical career paths. Support service capability development through creating collateral, conducting Technology Excellence Demonstrators and pilot projects, and partnering with Sales and Managers on campaign initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Lead technical proposals to customers and support sales campaigns
  • Conduct technical and deliverable reviews on work completed before delivery to customer
  • Monitor the technical health of work packages
  • Creation and maintain Standard Work and Work Instructions
  • Conduct service-specific training
  • Manage, update, and create and training material. Support training initiatives as needed
  • Support root cause analyses and improvement actions
  • Leverage technical knowledge to support pilot projects and lead Technical Excellence Demonstrators.
  • Support technical capability assessments of the team members in your service
  • Ensure the pool of technical reviewers is maintained for your program
  • Participate in international communities in your field and build industry network
  • Support hiring by conducting Technical interviews and training other technical interviewers

Secondary Responsibilities:

• • Drive the design and development of mechanical systems and components to meet customer requirements.
  • Use CAD software to create detailed drawings and specifications.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, trade studies, and prototyping activities.
  • Analyze and evaluate designs for strength, durability, and performance.
  • Lead cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, quality control, and suppliers.
  • Support production, testing, and validation of prototypes and final products.
  • Continuously improve design processes and methodologies.
  • Stay current with industry standards and regulations.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers.
  • Represent the company in customer and industry meetings.
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to the design engineering team.

Qualifications:

• • Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, or a related technical field preferred but not required
  • 8-12 years of career experience
  • Experience in leading technical development activities
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in leading project presentations
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Quest Global is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA