Global Process Engineer - Machining

Job Summary

The Global Process Engineer (GPE) will work closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader. The primary focus is developing and deploying global standards that improve the reliability, availability, and performance of Aero Alliance’s manufacturing equipment and processes. The GPE will analyze data, work cross‑functionally to implement proactive measures, and lead cost reduction through standardization of equipment and processes. The person will also serve as a focal point for 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. Critical to the role is leveraging 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. The selected candidate will acquire strong technical knowledge and extensive exposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality and safe process development, playing a key role in building a culture of inclusion and respect for people as well as continuous improvement.

• Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes. Define global process standards and equipment standards and deploy them across AIA factories, partnering with local factory technical leaders.
• Define, control, and communicate global processes for manufacturing assets, including facility integration, acceptance testing, machine health checks & calibrations, preventative maintenance plans, spare parts strategy, and technical & technology training.
• Validate engineering specifications and shop‑floor application of new processes in collaboration with 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 RCA.
• 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, identifying root causes and implementing 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 a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering contexts; assess quality of information and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity; communicate difficult concepts and influence others.

• Engage in Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology, measuring existing machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing strategies to maintain or improve process yield.
• Deploy lean principles, including 3P, TPM, Jidoka, PQ/PR, Takt cycle, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 4D/8D/A3 Problem Solving, and Poka Yoke.

• 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 machining processes and equipment (ex:…