GE Aerospace · 1 month ago
FLIGHT DECK Lean Specialist
GE Aerospace is committed to propelling the next generation forward with a focus on safety and quality. As a Flight Deck Lean Specialist, you will drive process and quality improvements within manufacturing operations, utilizing lean tools to achieve organizational goals and support the training of manufacturing teams in lean practices.
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Responsibilities
FLIGHT DECK Implementation: Support the full adoption of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, and Hoshin Kanri, to optimize manufacturing processes
Process Improvement: Utilize lean tools and methodologies to solve complex problems, develop objectives, and achieve both short-term and long-term goals
Training & Development: Execute the training and development of extended manufacturing team to ensure alignment with FLIGHT DECK transformation efforts, including curriculum development, delivery, and audit readiness
Continuous Improvement: Drive change across the organization, leveraging tools such as the FLIGHT DECK Activation Hub to foster growth and adoption of lean practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment)
Minimum of 3 years of lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment experience (or GE Leadership Program Graduate in lieu of experience)
This position requires U.S. citizenship status
Preferred
Proficient in MS Office suite and industry specific tools (Visio, Minitab, Excel)
Managed mid to large size transformational projects
Coached/influenced all levels of stakeholders (shop floor to plant leadership) towards meaningful change
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence
Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment
Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, delivers on time
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, detail oriented
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator, influencer, relationship builder
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
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2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
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