Process Engineer - Quality Operational Excellence

About the role

The Role: The primary responsibility of the Process Engineer – Quality Operational Excellence is to get the process right by serving as a key enterprise leader in driving systemic quality improvement across Global Propulsion Systems. This role is responsible for identifying cross-functional failure modes, shaping prevention strategies, and influencing execution to eliminate repeat defects and improve customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification of systemic quality risks by integrating warranty, field, and manufacturing data across multiple programs and sites
• Drive enterprise-level root cause analysis and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained
• Define, standardize, and scale Quality Chain Framework processes (PFMEA, PRD, Lessons Learned, Global Read Across) across organizations
• Influence cross-functional leadership to align on prioritization, resource allocation, and execution of quality improvement initiatives
• Facilitate global governance forums to drive transparency, decision-making, and knowledge sharing on critical quality issues
• Coach engineering and manufacturing teams on advanced problem-solving, failure analysis, and defect prevention strategies
• Provide technical leadership in Safety Field Investigations (SFI), ensuring manufacturing-related root causes are clearly identified and addressed
• Drive escalation and resolution of high-risk quality issues, ensuring timely containment and long-term systemic countermeasures
• Translate complex system interactions (propulsion and electrification) into actionable insights for prevention and standard work improvements
• Perform as PRTS SME from GPS ME Organization
• Domestic & International travel - about 15-20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience or Manufacturing Experience
• Confirmed high level understanding of Quality Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Manufacturing Engineering assignments with successful individual and/or team-based achievements
• Proven ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts and drive systemic improvements
• Strong experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Red X, DFSS, or equivalent)