Global Process Engineer - Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling

Aero Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,600 - 174,400; Full time

Job summary

Aero Alliance seeks a Global Process Engineer to define and deploy global manufacturing standards that improve equipment reliability and process performance. You will lead standardized practices across factories, implement proactive maintenance plans, and introduce new technologies such as automated material transport.

The role requires strong lean skills, data analysis, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to reduce downtime, improve quality, and shorten lead times while building a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• 7+ years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality.
• 5+ years in a technical role with expertise in Packaging, Material Transport, and Material Handling.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and quality processes.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics.
• Project Management skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging, material transportation, material handling process & equipment standards; deploy global standards across Aero Alliance factories, partnering with local factory technical leaders.
• 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, 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.
• 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 to eliminate recurring problems.
• 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 that may inform work.
• Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering; assess quality of information, ask pertinent questions, offer new solutions, and construct recommendations using internal and external sources.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity; communicate difficult concepts and influence others’ perspectives.

Skills

Packaging

Material transport

Material handling

Blueprints & drawings

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Quality processes

Industrial experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Global Process Engineer (GPE) will work closely with the Global Manufacturing Engineering Leader, focusing on 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 and work cross‑functionally to implement proactive measures that improve processes. Responsibilities include cost reduction through standardization of equipment and processes, establishing standards, and ensuring adherence to these standards. The GPE will also be a focal point for new technology introductions, asset transfers, and new process introductions, including lead time, technology selection, and recommendations for fixturing, tooling, process, control plans, and qualifications of manufacturing assets. The role involves coaching and influencing a dotted‑line organization of factory manufacturing engineers across Aero Alliance factories. Leveraging analytical skills, lean methodology, and the principle of creating process standards for equipment (“One Product One Process”) is critical to drive SQDC in line with business and functional objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and extensive exposure to manufacturing, engineering, quality, and safe process development, and will contribute to building a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop packaging, material transportation, material conveyance, and material handling process & equipment standards; deploy global standards across Aero Alliance factories, partnering with local factory technical leaders.
• 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, 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.
• 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 to eliminate recurring problems.
• 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 that may inform work.
• Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering; assess quality of information, ask pertinent questions, offer new solutions, and construct recommendations using internal and external sources.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity; communicate difficult concepts and influence others’ perspectives.

Additional Requirements

• Engage Design for Six Sigma methodology (DFSS), including measuring existing machine capability, analyzing process requirements, and developing a strategy to maintain or 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, and 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, and 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, and 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology.

For Non-US Candidates Only

• Significant years of technical experience with expertise in Packaging, Material Transport, and 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of underlying principles, approaches, and methodology.

Travel Percentage

Approximately 25%

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 know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

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.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 04, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax‑advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) 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.