GE Aerospace · 1 day ago
Program Improvement Leader
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGE Aerospace is seeking a Program Improvement Leader to support operations at the Durham Engine Facility. This role is essential for ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, and involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Partner with Technician teams to support day to day operations
Work with customers, functional leaders, and internal team members to meet organizational requirements
Lead improvements to KPIs: Safety (Injury & Illness), Quality (Manufacturing Disruptions), Delivery (Engine Lead Time), Cost (CCP)
Establish and maintain the strategic vision for success for the engine program
Provide leadership development and career consulting for teammates looking to expand their skills with new roles and responsibilities
Establish and maintain a safe working environment
Develop and track expense and investment budgets
Maintain awareness and integration of latest technical developments to engine production
Contribute to engine line strategy and planning through soft and hard capacity analysis
Support Quality assurance of engine parts from delivery through final build
Support the flow of materials with Technician teams, engine customers, programs, and part suppliers
Act as focal point to support projects, process improvements, and FLIGHT DECK initiatives through building consensus between teams and engine program
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Respect for People - Put safety first, lead with transparency, constructive development
Continuous Improvement - Act with humility, learn from shortcomings, embrace candor
Customer Driven – Deliver with focus, measure performance through customers, learning from internal and external sources
Well-developed analytical skills and ability to analyze complex processes
Strong communication skills and ability to influence and operate at multiple organizational levels
Self-directed teaming workforce experience
Experience with applying Lean concepts
Relationship management with customers and teammates
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
401(k) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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