Global Process Engineer - Machining

Aero Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Aero Alliance is seeking a Global Process Engineer to develop and deploy global standards for manufacturing processes and equipment across its factories in the United States. You will lead data analysis, drive cost reduction through standardization, and introduce new technologies while coaching factory engineers.

You will collaborate with multiple functions to ensure reliability, quality, and safety, focusing on process optimization and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college is required.
• Experience in manufacturing or quality with a technical role is expected.
• Expertise in machining processes and equipment (grinding, milling, turning, EDM).
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Project management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes; define global process standards and deploy across factories.
• Define, control, and communicate global processes for manufacturing assets and testing programs.
• Validate engineering specs and shop-floor application of new processes with cross‑functional teams.
• Partner on development of new repair processes and qualifications.
• Apply reliability improvement strategies using FMEA and RCA.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and safety teams to implement preventive and predictive programs.
• Lead investigations into failures and root causes, implementing corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for asset management and spare parts optimization.
• Train local factory engineers to deepen process and equipment expertise.

Skills

Project Management

Blueprint interpretation

Machining processes

Quality processes

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

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

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes. Define global process standards and equipment standards and deploy them across AIA factories, partnering with local factory technical leaders.
• Define, control, and communicate global processes for manufacturing assets, including facility integration, acceptance testing, machine health checks & calibrations, preventative maintenance plans, spare parts strategy, and technical & technology training.
• Validate engineering specifications and shop‑floor application of new processes in collaboration with EHS, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Industrialization, 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, identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions.
• 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 a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering contexts; 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 others.

Additional Requirements

• Engage in Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology, measuring existing machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing strategies to maintain or improve process yield.
• Deploy lean principles, including 3P, TPM, Jidoka, PQ/PR, Takt cycle, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 4D/8D/A3 Problem Solving, and Poka Yoke.

Required Qualifications – 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 machining processes and equipment (ex: grinding, milling, turning, EDM).
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Project Management skills and experience.

Required Qualifications – 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 machining processes and equipment (ex: grinding, milling, turning, EDM).
• 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, written and speaking.

Desired Characteristics – US Candidates Only

• 10+ years technical experience with expertise in machining processes and equipment.
• 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.

Desired Characteristics – Non-US Candidates Only

• Significant years technical experience with expertise in machining processes and equipment.
• 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 and Relocation

Travel: Approximately 25%. Relocation Assistance: Yes.

About Us

Aero Alliance is a joint venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best‑in‑class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova and a 24/7 nurse‑based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) with company matching and contributions, and access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Legal Notice

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs. GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.