Global Process Engineer - Packaging, Material Transport, Material Handling
$104,600–$104,600 year
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States or Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Job Summary
Develop packaging, material transportation, and handling process standards, then deploy them globally across Aero Alliance factories while partnering with local technical leaders. Lead the transformation to automated material solutions like AGVs and define global processes for asset integration, maintenance, and training. Implement reliability strategies using FMEA and RCA to reduce downtime, validate engineering specifications, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Coach factory manufacturing engineers and lead cross-functional teams to design for reliability and optimize spare parts. Apply lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies to improve yield and address operational challenges.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Fluency in English in writing and speaking
- 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
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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