Process Improvement Engineer Rotating Machinery Services
- Full-time
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Salary | $104,600–$174,400 Per Year |
Roles and Responsibilities
Define, control, communicate Global maintenance processes for manufacturing assets, including : facility integration, acceptance testing, machine health checks & calibrations, preventative maintenance plans, spare parts strategy, technical & technology training.
• Develop a strategy & manage execution to deploy Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) across the Aero Alliance plants partnering with the stakeholders and integrating into the Lean Roadmap.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new equipment. Including EHS, Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Industrialization, Materials, and Sourcing.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement strategies using industry best practices such as RCM (Reliability-Centered Maintenance), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance and failure data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and safety teams to design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for equipment reliability, and track progress against targets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures and chronic issues, identifying root causes and implementing long term solutions.
• Provide technical support for asset management, including equipment life cycle analysis and spare parts optimization.
• Participate in the design and installation of new equipment, ensuring reliability is considered from the outset (Design for Reliability).
• Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• 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 is able to 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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college
7+ years of industrial experience in reliability and maintenance of manufacturing assets
Strong knowledge of reliability engineering tools and methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCA, Weibull analysis, MTBF/MTTR)
Strong knowledge of engineering concepts and maintenance repair methods
Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, drawings, and schematics
Experience with Maintenance Management Systems
Project Management skills and experience
Strong knowledge of CNC/PLC programming, understanding Turbine or Jet Engine production processes, technology standards, and equipment selection
Direct leadership experience of both professional and production employees
Desired Characteristics
Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) professional
• Expertise (5+ years of experience) in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), deploying TPM pillars across factory assets.
• Managed a cost center or P&L with a solid understanding of operational metrics
• Ability to coach and influence others and lead small teams
• 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
• 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 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
