Global Process Engineer - Engine Testing and Balancing

Location: Mesagne

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, implements proactive measures, drives cost reduction through standardization, and serves as a focal point for new technology introductions, asset transfers, and new process introductions.

The role coaches and influences a dotted‑line organization of factory manufacturing engineers across the Aero Alliance factories, 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 and functional objectives. The selected candidate plays a key role in building a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement.

Job Description
The GPE will ensure manufacturing processes and equipment standards are defined, communicated, and deployed across the Aero Alliance factories, partnered with local factory technical leaders.

Roles and Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes; define global process and equipment standards and deploy them across the Aero Alliance factories.

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

Validate engineering specifications and shop‑floor application of new processes, including EHS, engineering, quality, materials, 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, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

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; stay informed of industry trends.

Use judgment to make decisions on complex operational, product, manufacturing, technology or engineering tasks; assess information quality, ask pertinent questions, offer solutions, and arrive at decisions using internal and external sources.

Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, or complexity; communicate difficult concepts and influence others’ options on particular topics.

Additional Requirements

Engage Design for Six Sigma methodology (DFSS), measuring existing machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing a strategy to maintain or improve process yield.

Deploy lean principles, including 3P, 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 U.S. 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 aeroderivative, aircraft engine, or gas turbine testing and balancing.

Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.

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

Project management skills and experience.

For Non‑U.S. Candidates Only

Bachelor’s…