Global Process Engineer - Welding and Heat Treatment

Job Description Summary

The Global Process Engineer (GPE) works closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader to develop and deploy global standards that improve the reliability, availability, and performance of Aero Alliance’s manufacturing equipment and processes. The GPE analyzes data, works cross‑functionally to implement proactive measures, reduces costs through standardization, and serves as a focal point for new technology introductions. The role coaches and influences factory manufacturing engineers, leverages analytical skills, lean methodology, and the guiding principle of creating process standards for equipment (“One Product One Process”) to drive SQDC in line with business objectives.

• Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes; define global process and equipment standards and deploy them across the Aero Alliance factories with local technical leaders.
• Define, control, and communicate global processes for manufacturing assets, including facility integration, acceptance testing, machine health checks & calibrations, preventive maintenance plans, spare parts strategy, and technical & technology training.
• Validate engineering specifications and shop‑floor application of new processes with EHS, 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 FMEA and RCA.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and safety teams to design and implement preventive and predictive programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce equipment downtime and improve quality processes.
• Lead investigations into failures and chronic issues, identify root causes, and implement robust corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for asset management, including equipment life‑cycle analysis and spare parts optimization.
• Train local factory manufacturing engineers to deepen their expertise in process and equipment.
• Participate in the 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; stay informed of industry trends.
• Use high judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks in manufacturing, technology or engineering; assess information quality and offer new solutions.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resources, risk, or complexity; influence others and guide new perspectives.

• Engage Six Sigma methodology (DFSS); measure existing machine capability, analyze process requirements, and develop strategies to maintain or improve process yield.
• Deploy lean principles, including Production Preparation Process, Total Productive Maintenance, Jidoka, PQ/PR, Takt Cycle, Standard Work, Value Stream Maps, Kaizen, 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.
• 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 experience in a technical role with expertise in Welding & Heat Treatment.
• Proven knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.
• Proven ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Project Management skills and experience.
• Fluency in English in writing and speaking.

For US Candidates Only:

• 10+ years of technical experience with expertise in Welding & Heat Treatment.
• Direct leadership…