Digital manufacturing specialist

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Role Purpose

The role leads assessment of the site digital landscape and development of a digital transformation roadmap across manufacturing processes, infrastructure, applications, data and machine connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessment of digital footprint across processes, infrastructure, applications and data.
• Identify obsolescence, risks, duplication and capability gaps.
• Document current data ownership and governance practices.
• Assess CNC, PLC, SCADA and historian connectivity capabilities.
• Develop a phased digital maturity roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Produce reusable documentation and knowledge transfer assets.

Stakeholder & Customer Engagement

• Act as primary interface between business stakeholders, customers, and delivery teams
• Lead executive reviews, steering committee meetings, and status updates
• Manage expectations, risks, and change requests
• Drive customer satisfaction and long‑term engagement success

Governance & Risk Management

• Establish delivery governance, metrics, and reporting
• Proactively identify delivery, technology, and dependency risks
• Ensure compliance with enterprise security, quality, and digital standards

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

EEssential Skills & Experience

• 5–8 years experience in digital manufacturing, business analysis, manufacturing engineering or digital transformation consulting.
• Strong process mapping and data flow analysis experience.
• Knowledge of IT and OT environments, networks and industrial connectivity.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, ERP and historian platforms.
• Understanding of PLC/CNC controllers and protocols such as OPC-UA, MQTT and Modbus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation and reporting skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience.
• Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory knowledge.
• Data governance and data management assessment experience.
• Power BI, SQL, Python or analytics tool exposure.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong leadership and decision‑making capabilities
• Ability to balance technical understanding with business priorities
• Results‑driven with a customer‑first mindset