Global Process Engineer

Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary

Global Process Engineer (GPE) will work closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader, focusing on developing and deploying global standards to improve the reliability, availability, and performance of Aero Alliance's manufacturing equipment and processes. The GPE analyzes data and works cross‐functionally to implement proactive measures that improve processes. Responsibilities include cost reduction through standardization, establishing and ensuring adherence to standards, and acting as a focal point for new technology introductions, asset transfers, process introductions and related planning. The GPE coaches and influences a dotted‐line organization of factory manufacturing engineers across Aero Alliance factories, leveraging analytical skills, lean methodology and the guiding principle of "One Product One Process" to drive SQDC in line with business objectives. The role requires strong technical knowledge and extensive exposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safe process development. The selected candidate will play a key role in building a culture of inclusion, respect and continuous improvement.

Job Description
Roles and responsibilities, additional requirements, qualifications, and desired characteristics are outlined below.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes. Define global process and equipment standards and deploy them across Aero Alliance factories, partnering with local factory technical leaders.

Define, control, and communicate global processes for manufacturing assets, including facility integration, acceptance testing, machine health checks and calibrations, preventative maintenance plans, spare parts strategy, and technical & technology training.

Validate engineering specifications and shop floor application of new processes, including EHS, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Industrialization, and Sourcing.

Partner with channels on the development of new repair processes and qualifications.

Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies using industry best practices such as FMEA and Root Cause Analysis.

Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and safety teams to design and implement preventive and predictive programs.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing equipment downtime and improving quality processes.

Lead investigations into failures and chronic issues, identify root causes, and implement robust corrective actions to eliminate recurrences.

Provide technical support for asset management, including equipment life‐cycle analysis and spare parts optimization.

Train local factory manufacturing engineers to deepen expertise in process and equipment.

Participate in design and installation of new equipment and implementation of processes, ensuring reliability is considered from the outset (Design for Reliability).

Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services, staying informed of industry trends.

Use high judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks across operational, product, manufacturing, technology, or engineering domains, assessing information quality, asking pertinent questions, offering solutions beyond set parameters, and leveraging internal and external sources.

Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resources, risk, or complexity, communicating difficult concepts and influencing others' options, and guiding alternative viewpoints.

Additional Requirements

Engage with Six Sigma methodology (DFSS), including measuring machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing strategies to maintain or improve process yield.

Deploy lean principles, including 3P (Production Preparation Process), Total Productive Maintenance, Jidoka, PQ/PR, Takt Cycle, Standard Work, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, 4D/8D/A3 Problem Solving, and Poka Yoke.

Required Qualifications
For US Candidates Only

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college.

7+ years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality.

5+ years of experience in a technical role (manufacturing engineer or similar) with expertise in Welding & Heat Treatment.

Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.

Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.

Project Management skills and experience.

For Non-US Candidates Only

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience.

Significant years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality.

Significant years of experienc