Global Process Engineer CapEx and Capacity
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
Roles and 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 built 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-occuring.
- 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. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
- Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational product management manufacturing technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
- Will lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements risk and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
Additional Requirements
- 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:
- Bachelors 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
For Non-US Candidates Only:
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience
- Significant years of industrial experience in manufacturing or quality
- Significant 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
Desired Characteristics
For US Candidates Only:
- 10 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 including coaching teams & kaizens with value stream maps Takt cycle charts & other lean tools.
- 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
For Non-US Candidates Only:
- Significant 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 including coaching teams & kaizens with value stream maps Takt cycle charts & other lean tools.
- 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 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 anEqual 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
Required Experience:
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