Global Process Engineer - Welding and Heat Treatment

GE Vernova, Inc.; Firenze; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GE Vernova, Inc. in Firenze seeks a Global Process Engineer to develop and deploy global standards that improve the reliability, availability, and performance of Aero Alliance’s manufacturing equipment and processes.

The role analyzes data, leads cross‑functional initiatives, and drives cost reduction through standardization, asset upkeep, and new technology introductions while coaching a dotted‑line network of factory engineers toward continuous improvement aligned with SQDC goals.

Competenze

• Experience applying lean principles to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze data and drive data‑based improvements.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and operations.

Mansioni

• Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes across factories.
• Define global process and equipment standards and deploy them regionally.
• Manage facility integration, testing, machine health checks, and PM plans.
• Validate specifications and shop floor applications with multiple teams.
• Partner on new repair processes and qualifications.
• Develop reliability improvements using FMEA and RCA.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and safety teams on preventive and predictive programs.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve quality.
• Lead investigations into failures and implement robust corrective actions.

Conoscenze

Lean methodology

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Asset management

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Job Description Summary

The Global Process Engineer (GPE) will work closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader, the primary focus area will be developing and deploying global standards that improve the reliability, availability, and performance of Aero Alliance’s manufacturing equipment and processes. They will analyze data, and work cross-functionally to implement proactive measures that improve processes. This person will also be responsible for cost reduction through standardization of equipment and processes, establishing standards, and ensuring adherence to these standards. They will also be a focal point for new technology introductions, asset transfers, new process introductions; inclusive of lead time, technology selection and recommendations for fixturing, tooling, process, control plans, and qualifications of manufacturing assets. The GPE will coach and influence a dotted-line organization, comprised of factory manufacturing engineers across the Aero Alliance factories. Critical to the role is leveraging analytical skills, the 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 candidate chosen for this position will acquire strong technical knowledge and extensive exposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safe process development. The selected candidate plays a key role in the Aero Alliance business, and in building a culture of inclusion and respect for people as well as continuous improvement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, Qualify, and Improve manufacturing processes. Define global process standards and equipment standards and deploy them across the Aero Alliance factories, partnering with local factory technical leaders.

• Define, control, communicate global processes for manufacturing assets, including: facility integration, acceptance testing, machine health checks & calibrations, preventative 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, 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 (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 improve quality processes.

• Lead investigations into failures and chronic issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions to eliminate the problems from re-occurring.

• Provide technical support for asset management, including