Global Process Engineer - Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling

Job Description Summary

The Global Process Engineer (GPE) will work closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader and focus on developing and deploying global standards to improve reliability, availability, and performance of Aero Alliance’s manufacturing equipment and processes. The GPE will analyze data, implement proactive measures, drive cost reduction through standardization, and serve as a focal point for new technology introductions, asset transfers, and new process introductions. The role requires coaching a dotted‑line organization of local factory manufacturing engineers, leveraging analytical skills and lean methodology to create process standards (“One Product One Process”).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop packaging, material transportation, material conveyance, and material handling process & equipment standards; deploy global standards across the Aero Alliance factories.
• Lead the transformation toward automated material transportation solutions including AGVs.
• 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, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Industrialization, and Sourcing.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies using FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Root Cause Analysis (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 to eliminate problems from re‑occurring.
• 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-level judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering; 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 options.

Additional Requirements

• Engage design for SixSigma methodology (DFSS), including measuring existing machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing a strategy to maintain/improve process yield.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

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 Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling.
• 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 (manufacturing engineer or similar) with expertise in Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics

For US Candidates Only

• 10+ years technical experience with expertise in Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling.
• Direct leadership experience of both professional and production employees.
• Ability to coach and influence others and lead small teams.
• Experience leading Kaizen teams.
• Experience with Zero Defect (Built‑in Quality) framework and elements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Managed a cost center or P&L with a solid understanding of operational metrics.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Deep manufacturing technical expertise.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology.

For Non-US Candidates Only

• Significant years of technical experience with expertise in Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling.
• Direct leadership experience of both professional and production employees.
• Ability to coach and influence others and lead small teams.
• Experience leading Kaizen teams.
• Experience with Zero Defect (Built‑in Quality) framework and elements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Managed a cost center or P&L with a solid understanding of operational metrics.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Deep manufacturing technical expertise.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology.

Travel Percentage

Approximately 25%

Relocation Assistance

Provided: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.