FLIGHT DECK Lean Specialist

Flight Deck Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Deck Specialist to join our team. This role is critical to driving lean transformation and embedding the Flight Deck operating model across our organization. The ideal candidate will have production experience, exposure to lean practices, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for coaching and training others.

Key Responsibilities

• Flight Deck Transformation: Drive implementation of Flight Deck fundamentals to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) improvements.
• Lean Practices: Apply lean principles, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, and Problem Solving, to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
• Coaching & Training: Provide hands-on coaching and training to employees and leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and respect for people.
• Problem Solving: Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions using the Flight Deck framework to address process-related challenges and deliver robust solutions.
• Leadership Development: Act as a mentor to build lean capabilities within teams, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's BehaviorsRespect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.
• Operational Execution: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute kaizen events, develop action plans, and sustain improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement, implement countermeasures, and track progress to ensure sustainable results.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university AND a minimum 3 years of manufacturing operations experience, with exposure to lean practices and methodologies.
• OR a high school diploma / GED AND a minimum of 7 years of manufacturing operations experience, with exposure to lean practices and methodologies.
• Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and training individuals and teams to drive change.

Desired Experience and Characteristics

• Passion for driving continuous improvement
• Direct shop floor operations experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
• Experience with Lean Tools and Facilitation: 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, SMED, Heijunka, 3P
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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 Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes