Global Process Engineer – CapEx, Capacity

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategy for capacity & CapEx aligned with long-term customer demand and business objectives.
• Develop robust process’ for CapEx 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 CapEx aligns with a 1P1P approach of global standardization
• Partner with channels on the development of new repair processes and qualifications.
• Collaborate with teams to built 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 the problems from re-occuring.
• Provide technical support & train local shops for CapEx, Capacity, and developing flow lines.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.
• Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
• Will lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics.
• May guide others to consider a different point of view.

Requirements

• 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
• Fluency in English in writing and speaking

Hard Skills

• Capacity Models
• Takt Cycle Charts
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Quality Processes
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Actions
• Process Development
• Waste Elimination
• Operational Strategy
• Manufacturing Engineering

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Judgment
• Problem Solving