Global Process Engineer - CapEx and Capacity

Job Description Summary

The Global Process Engineer (GPE) will work closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader. The primary focus area will be developing a strategy for capacity & Cap Ex aligned with long‑term customer demand and business objectives. The GPE will analyze data, work cross‑functionally to implement proactive measures that improve processes, and be responsible for cost reduction through standardization of equipment and processes, establishing standards, and ensuring adherence.

The role will also focus on new technology introductions, asset transfers, and new process introductions, including lead time, technology selection, recommendations for fixturing, tooling, process, control plans, and qualifications of manufacturing assets. The GPE will coach and influence 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 and functional objectives.

• Develop a strategy for capacity & Cap Ex aligned with long‑term customer demand and business objectives.
• Develop robust processes for Cap Ex prioritization aligned with SQDC & business objectives.
• Maintain global capacity models for the Aero Alliance shops utilizing Takt Cycle charts.
• Coach teams to improve output (Takt Attainment) utilizing lean tools and principles of waste elimination.
• Ensure Cap Ex aligns with a 1P1P approach of global standardization.
• Partner with channels on the development of new repair processes and qualifications.
• Collaborate with teams to build out takt cycle charts and capacity models for all Aero Alliance shops.
• Lead investigations into failures and chronic issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions to eliminate problems from re‑occurring.
• Provide technical support & train local shops for Cap Ex, Capacity, and developing flow lines.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Stay informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and construct and provide recommendations.
• Use multiple internal and external sources outside of own function to arrive at a decision.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Communicate difficult concepts and influence others' options on particular topics.
• Guide others to consider a different point of view.

• 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.

• For US Candidates Only: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• 7+ years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality.
• 7+ years of experience in factory operations roles (Operations Leader, Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Leader, etc.) focused on SQDC, capacity, and capex (equipment procurement) with lean experience.
• 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: Equivalent education or significant experience.
• Significant years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality.
• Significant years of experience in factory operations roles (Operations Leader, Manufacturing Engineer, Cell Leader, etc.) focused on SQDC, capacity, and capex with lean experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Project Management skills and experience.
• Fluency in English in writing and speaking.