Global Process Engineer – CapEx, Capacity

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive capacity planning, CapEx strategy, and lean initiatives across manufacturing and quality teams. You will develop standardized processes and partner with shop floors to meet long-term demand.

The role requires 7+ years in manufacturing, strong engineering knowledge, and fluent English, with a track record in SQDC, capital expenditure, and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 7+ years of industrial manufacturing or quality experience.
• 7+ years in factory operations roles focused on SQDC, capacity and capex with lean.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

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 using 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 build 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-occurring.
• 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.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

SQDC

Capacity planning

Capex procurement

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 build 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-occurring.
• 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.

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